A Wise Fool (1921)

Cast

• James Kirkwood - Jean Jacques Barbille
• Alice Hollister - Carmen Dolores
• Ann Forrest - Zoe Barbille
• Alan Hale - George Masson
• Fred Huntley - Sebastian Dolores
• William Boyd - Gerard Fynes
• Truly Shattuck - Virginia Poucette
• Charles Ogle - Judge Carcasson
• Mabel Van Buren - Madame Langlois
• Wheeler Oakman - (uncredited)

Screenplay

• Gilbert Parker (Adaptation)
• Gilbert Parker (Novel)

Keywords

library of congress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Wise Fool about?

Jean, a wealthy young Canadian back from a trip to Europe, meets and falls for Carmen, a pretty young Spanish girl. They marry and have a daughter, but soon afterward Jean discovers his wife is having an affair. She takes her daughter and leaves him, and Jean's luck gets even worse--he loses his business in a fire and his thieving father-in-law steals what little money he has left.

Who directed A Wise Fool?

A Wise Fool was directed by George Melford.

Who stars in A Wise Fool?

A Wise Fool stars James Kirkwood, Alice Hollister, Ann Forrest, Alan Hale, Fred Huntley, William Boyd.

How long is A Wise Fool?

A Wise Fool has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).

What genre is A Wise Fool?

A Wise Fool is a Drama film.

Where was A Wise Fool produced?

A Wise Fool was produced in United States of America.