A Fool and His Money
“A Modern Love Story in a Medieval Setting Ghosts and Feudal Castles. The castle was haunted-and he married the ghost.”
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.
Top Cast
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Eugene O'Brien
John B. Smart
Rubye De Remer
Aline
Ann Brody
Mrs. Schmick
Louise Prussing
Mrs. Smith
Arthur Housman
Count Tarnowsky
Jules Cowles
Benton
Emile La Croix
Mr. Schmick
Eric Finstrom
Schmick's Son
George Dowling
Schmick's Elder Son
Frank Goldsmith
Dr. Hazzard
Wray Page
Mrs. Hazzard
Ned Hay
Billy Smith
Charles Craig
Secretary Poopendyke
Elizabeth Garrison
Mrs. Titus
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ellis
- Screenplay & Story
- Ella Stuart Carson, George Barr McCutcheon
- Original Title
- A Fool and His Money
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ellis
Ella Stuart Carson, George Barr McCutcheon
Walter Arthur, John W. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ellis
Director
Walter Arthur
Director of Photography
John W. Brown
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fool and His Money
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What is A Fool and His Money about?
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.
Who directed A Fool and His Money?
A Fool and His Money was directed by Robert Ellis.
Who stars in A Fool and His Money?
The principal cast of A Fool and His Money includes Eugene O'Brien, Rubye De Remer, Ann Brody, Louise Prussing, Arthur Housman.
When was A Fool and His Money released and how long is it?
A Fool and His Money was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is A Fool and His Money based on a book or true story?
A Fool and His Money is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Barr McCutcheon".