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.
A Fool and His Money Synopsis
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.
A Fool and His Money (1920) is a drama film directed by Robert Ellis, released on March 29, 1920 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Eugene O'Brien, Rubye De Remer, Ann Brody and Louise Prussing. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Ellis
- Writers:
- Ella Stuart Carson, George Barr McCutcheon
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Arthur
- Production:
- Selznick Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Fool and His Money Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eugene O'Brien
as John B. Smart
Rubye De Remer
as Aline
Ann Brody
as Mrs. Schmick
Louise Prussing
as Mrs. Smith
Arthur Housman
as Count Tarnowsky
Jules Cowles
as Benton
- Emile La Croix
Emile La Croix
as Mr. Schmick
- Eric Finstrom
Eric Finstrom
as Schmick's Son
- George Dowling
George Dowling
as Schmick's Elder Son
- Frank Goldsmith
Frank Goldsmith
as Dr. Hazzard
- Wray Page
Wray Page
as Mrs. Hazzard
- Ned Hay
Ned Hay
as Billy Smith
Key crew
Directed by Robert Ellis, written by Ella Stuart Carson and George Barr McCutcheon.
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A Fool and His Money Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of A Fool and His Money (1920) includes Eugene O'Brien, Rubye De Remer, Ann Brody, Louise Prussing and Arthur Housman. The film was directed by Robert Ellis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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A Fool and His Money was released on March 29, 1920 and runs for 1h.
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A Fool and His Money (1920) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.