A Wise Fool(1921)
A story of a man who won power and fame- and almost lost the whole world.
A Wise Fool Synopsis
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.
A Wise Fool (1921) is a drama film directed by George Melford, released on June 26, 1921 with a runtime of 1h. It stars James Kirkwood, Alice Hollister, Ann Forrest and Alan Hale. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- George Melford
- Writers:
- Gilbert Parker, Gilbert Parker
- Production:
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Status:
- Released
A Wise Fool Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Kirkwood
as Jean Jacques Barbille
Alice Hollister
as Carmen Dolores
Ann Forrest
as Zoe Barbille
Alan Hale
as George Masson
Fred Huntley
as Sebastian Dolores
William Boyd
as Gerard Fynes
Truly Shattuck
as Virginia Poucette
Charles Ogle
as Judge Carcasson
Mabel Van Buren
as Madame Langlois
Wheeler Oakman
as (uncredited)
- Harry Duffield
Harry Duffield
as Fille
- John Herdman
John Herdman
as The Curate
Key crew
Directed by George Melford, written by Gilbert Parker and Gilbert Parker.
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A Wise Fool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Wise Fool – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Wise Fool?
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The main cast of A Wise Fool (1921) includes James Kirkwood, Alice Hollister, Ann Forrest, Alan Hale and Fred Huntley. The film was directed by George Melford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Wise Fool released?
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A Wise Fool was released on June 26, 1921 and runs for 1h.
Is A Wise Fool worth watching?
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A Wise Fool (1921) 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.