Fools in the Dark
Synopsis
Percy Schwartz is the son of a rich trash-can manufacturer but forgoes joining the company business in order to write thriller movie stories about bigger-than-life heroes, which he also aspires to be. Percy is deeply in love with Ruth Rand, the niece of Dr. Rand. a world-exploring scientist who majors in the mysteries of the Orient. The latter, after hearing Percy read one of his blood-curdling scenarios to the awe-struck Ruth, decides to test Percy character. Percy goes to ask Dr. Rand for Ruth's hand-in-marriage and finds him in his study going through some Orienral artifacts with his giant Hindu servant, Kotah. Dr. Rand later informs Percy that Ruth has been abducted and he needs Percy to help rescue her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grey, Bertram Millhauser
- Original Title
- Fools in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santell
John Grey, Bertram Millhauser
Leon Eycke, Blake Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Santell
Director
Leon Eycke
Director of Photography
Blake Wagner
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fools in the Dark
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What is Fools in the Dark about?
Percy Schwartz is the son of a rich trash-can manufacturer but forgoes joining the company business in order to write thriller movie stories about bigger-than-life heroes, which he also aspires to be. Percy is deeply in love with Ruth Rand, the niece of Dr. Rand. a world-exploring scientist who majors in the mysteries of the Orient. The latter, after hearing Percy read one of his blood-curdling scenarios to the awe-struck Ruth, decides to test Percy character. Percy goes to ask Dr. Rand for Ruth's hand-in-marriage and finds him in his study going through some Orienral artifacts with his giant Hindu servant, Kotah. Dr. Rand later informs Percy that Ruth has been abducted and he needs Percy to help rescue her.
Who directed Fools in the Dark?
Fools in the Dark was directed by Alfred Santell.
Who stars in Fools in the Dark?
The principal cast of Fools in the Dark includes Patsy Ruth Miller, Matt Moore, Bertram Grassby, Charles Belcher, Tom Wilson.
When was Fools in the Dark released and how long is it?
Fools in the Dark was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.