Three Wise Fools
“Like a breath of Springtime -she came into the lives of these three old bachelors- and then circumstantial evidence branded her a criminal!”
Synopsis
Sydney Fairchild, the daughter of a woman who was once loved by three bachelors, surprises the men with a visit. Findley, Trumbull, and Gaunt honor their former sweetheart's last request by becoming Sydney's guardians.
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Claude Gillingwater
Theodore Findley
Eleanor Boardman
Rena Fairchild / Sydney Fairfield
John St. Polis
John Crawshay
William H. Crane
Hon. James Trumbull
Alec B. Francis
Dr. Richard Gaunt
William Haines
Gordon Schuyler
Zasu Pitts
Mickey
Brinsley Shaw
Benny, the Duck
Fred Esmelton
Gray
Lucien Littlefield
Douglas
Martha Mattox
Saunders
Fred J. Butler
Poole
Charles H. Hickman
Clancy (as Charles Hickman)
Craig Biddle Jr.
Young Findley
Raymond Hatton
Young Gaunt
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- June Mathis, King Vidor, John McDermott, James O'Hanlon, Winchell Smith, Austin Strong
- Original Title
- Three Wise Fools
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
June Mathis, King Vidor, John McDermott, James O'Hanlon, Winchell Smith, Austin Strong
Charles Van Enger, Paul Ivano
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
June Mathis
Writer
King Vidor
Writer
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Sophie Wachner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Wise Fools
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Wise Fools about?
Sydney Fairchild, the daughter of a woman who was once loved by three bachelors, surprises the men with a visit. Findley, Trumbull, and Gaunt honor their former sweetheart's last request by becoming Sydney's guardians.
Who directed Three Wise Fools?
Three Wise Fools was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Three Wise Fools?
The principal cast of Three Wise Fools includes Claude Gillingwater, Eleanor Boardman, John St. Polis, William H. Crane, Alec B. Francis.
When was Three Wise Fools released and how long is it?
Three Wise Fools was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Wise Fools?
Three Wise Fools holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).