A World of Folly
“To regain her husband's love she set about to arouse his jealousy. The sky was her limit.”
Synopsis
Helene Blair is the wife of a prominent businessman who neglects to give her much attention. He is thoroughly engrossed in business affairs. A day comes when she meets Duke Tremaine, clubman, man-about-town, and social parasite. And taking advantage of her husband's absence he attempts to assert his personality upon her impressionable heart. The result is society starts to gossip with the husband the last to learn of the affair. He loses faith in his wife for a time, but she shows herself eventually as completely misunderstood. After a brief separation Blair learns that Helene is above reproach. So a reconciliation takes place, but not until the trespasser is punished.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Beal
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Grogan
- Original Title
- A World of Folly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Beal
Jane Grogan, Louis Stevens
R.E. Yeager
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Beal
Director
Jane Grogan
Screenplay
R.E. Yeager
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A World of Folly
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What is A World of Folly about?
Helene Blair is the wife of a prominent businessman who neglects to give her much attention. He is thoroughly engrossed in business affairs. A day comes when she meets Duke Tremaine, clubman, man-about-town, and social parasite. And taking advantage of her husband's absence he attempts to assert his personality upon her impressionable heart. The result is society starts to gossip with the husband the last to learn of the affair. He loses faith in his wife for a time, but she shows herself eventually as completely misunderstood. After a brief separation Blair learns that Helene is above reproach. So a reconciliation takes place, but not until the trespasser is punished.
Who directed A World of Folly?
A World of Folly was directed by Frank Beal.
Who stars in A World of Folly?
The principal cast of A World of Folly includes Vivian Rich, Philo McCullough, Augustus Phillips, Aaron Edwards, Daisy Jefferson.
When was A World of Folly released and how long is it?
A World of Folly was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.