A Fool and His Money (1925)
John Smart (William Haines), a hack writer, inherits a fortune from a distant relative and buys a castle in Laupheim. He pursues what appears to be a ghost of a beautiful woman but he learns that the so-called ghost is the estranged wife, Countess von Pless (Madge Bellamy), of the castle's previous owner, the cruel Count von Pless (Stuart Holmes). A romance blossoms despite the efforts of Count von Pless to convict Smart of obstructing justice.
Director: Erle C. Kenton
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 1925
Cast
- Madge Bellamy - Countess von Pless
- William Haines - John Smart
- Stuart Holmes - Count von Pless
- Alma Bennett - Annette Ritazi
- Heinie Conklin - Citizen
- Lon Poff - Citizen
- Carrie Clark Ward - Mrs. Schmick
- Eugenie Besserer - Mother
- Edwards Davis - Father
- Billie Jeane Phelps - Rich Baby
Screenplay
- George Barr McCutcheon (Original Story)
Editing: Jack Kelly
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Erle C. Kenton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Fool and His Money about?
- John Smart (William Haines), a hack writer, inherits a fortune from a distant relative and buys a castle in Laupheim. He pursues what appears to be a ghost of a beautiful woman but he learns that the so-called ghost is the estranged wife, Countess von Pless (Madge Bellamy), of the castle's previous owner, the cruel Count von Pless (Stuart Holmes). A romance blossoms despite the efforts of Count von Pless to convict Smart of obstructing justice.
- Who directed A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
- Who stars in A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money stars Madge Bellamy, William Haines, Stuart Holmes, Alma Bennett, Heinie Conklin, Lon Poff.
- How long is A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was A Fool and His Money produced?
- A Fool and His Money was produced in United States of America.