A Fool and His Money (1920)
A Modern Love Story in a Medieval Setting Ghosts and Feudal Castles. The castle was haunted-and he married the ghost.
American author John B. Smart, searching for solitude and an atmosphere for a new story, purchases an old castle in Switzerland. He discovers the beautiful Aline hiding with a baby in the east tower. Daughter of an American millionaire she on running from her ex-husband Count Tarnowsky, who squandered her money and treated her brutally, but whom the courts have awarded their child. The Count arrives confronting John who overcomes him and has him thrown into the dungeon. Smart, Aline and her child flee on a sleigh speeding towards the Italian border with the escaped Count in pursuit. In the nick of time they safely cross the border and Aline consents to be John's wife.
Cast
- Eugene O'Brien - John B. Smart
- Rubye De Remer - Aline
- Ann Brody - Mrs. Schmick
- Louise Prussing - Mrs. Smith
- Arthur Housman - Count Tarnowsky
- Jules Cowles - Benton
- Emile La Croix - Mr. Schmick
- Eric Finstrom - Schmick's Son
- George Dowling - Schmick's Elder Son
- Frank Goldsmith - Dr. Hazzard
Screenplay
- Ella Stuart Carson (Scenario Writer)
- George Barr McCutcheon (Novel)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Fool and His Money about?
- American author John B. Smart, searching for solitude and an atmosphere for a new story, purchases an old castle in Switzerland. He discovers the beautiful Aline hiding with a baby in the east tower. Daughter of an American millionaire she on running from her ex-husband Count Tarnowsky, who squandered her money and treated her brutally, but whom the courts have awarded their child. The Count arrives confronting John who overcomes him and has him thrown into the dungeon. Smart, Aline and her child flee on a sleigh speeding towards the Italian border with the escaped Count in pursuit. In the nick of time they safely cross the border and Aline consents to be John's wife.
- Who directed A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money was directed by Robert Ellis.
- Who stars in A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money stars Eugene O'Brien, Rubye De Remer, Ann Brody, Louise Prussing, Arthur Housman, Jules Cowles.
- How long is A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money is a Drama film.
- Where was A Fool and His Money produced?
- A Fool and His Money was produced in United States of America.