Which film, Scandalous John or Paul Revere, was based on a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?
Scandalous John Scandalous John is a 1971 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Butler and produced by Walt Disney Productions. It stars Brian Keith and Alfonso Arau. The music was scored by Rod McKuen.
Pierrot (poem) "Pierrot" is a short poem written by the African-American author Langston Hughes. It was first published in the anthology "The Weary Blues" in 1926. In 30 lines, it describes contrasts the characters of Simple John, who adheres to an ethic of hard work and traditional virtues, and Pierrot, who leads a Dionysian and carefree life. In the end, Pierrot runs away with John's wife.