De Dood van Pierrot

A film about the making of a film. A director rehearses with actors and actresses some scenes from his pantomime about the death of Pierrot. The players then put on their costumes and make-up. In automobiles, all the members of the film crew are driven to a country estate where the film within the film is to be made and where the cameraman is seen turning the handle of his camera.

Directed by Theo Frenkel Sr., De Dood van Pierrot leans on a strong ensemble — Caroline van Dommelen, Annie Frenkel-Wesling, Carl Tobi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1920.