A Wise Fool
1921, English. Directed by George Melford.
A story of a man who won power and fame- and almost lost the whole world.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George MelfordDirector
- James KirkwoodJean Jacques Barbille
- Alice HollisterCarmen Dolores
- Ann ForrestZoe Barbille
- Alan HaleGeorge Masson
- Fred HuntleySebastian Dolores
- William BoydGerard Fynes
- Truly ShattuckVirginia Poucette
- Charles OgleJudge Carcasson
- Mabel Van BurenMadame Langlois
- Wheeler Oakman(uncredited)
- Harry DuffieldFille
- John HerdmanThe Curate
Details
- Released
- 26 June 1921
- Country
- United States of America
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A Wise Fool runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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A Wise Fool is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Who directed A Wise Fool?
A Wise Fool (1921) was directed by George Melford and stars James Kirkwood, Alice Hollister, Ann Forrest.