The Coast of Folly
Synopsis
Unable to abide her self-righteous husband, Nadine Gathway leaves home and drops out of sight for 20 years. When Mr. Gathway dies, he leaves his huge fortune to his daughter, Joyce, on the condition that she never become involved in scandal. Joyce becomes interested in Larry Fay, whose wife sues her for alienation of affections. In Paris, Nadine, who has become the Countess de Tauro, hears of the scandal and returns to the United States, intent on helping the daughter she once deserted. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- James Ashmore Creelman, Forrest Halsey, Coningsby William Dawson
- Original Title
- The Coast of Folly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
James Ashmore Creelman, Forrest Halsey, Coningsby William Dawson
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Forrest Halsey
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Coast of Folly
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What is The Coast of Folly about?
Unable to abide her self-righteous husband, Nadine Gathway leaves home and drops out of sight for 20 years. When Mr. Gathway dies, he leaves his huge fortune to his daughter, Joyce, on the condition that she never become involved in scandal. Joyce becomes interested in Larry Fay, whose wife sues her for alienation of affections. In Paris, Nadine, who has become the Countess de Tauro, hears of the scandal and returns to the United States, intent on helping the daughter she once deserted. A lost film.
Who directed The Coast of Folly?
The Coast of Folly was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Coast of Folly?
The principal cast of The Coast of Folly includes Gloria Swanson, Alec B. Francis, Anthony Jowitt, Dorothy Cumming, Jed Prouty.
When was The Coast of Folly released and how long is it?
The Coast of Folly was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Coast of Folly based on a book or true story?
The Coast of Folly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Coningsby William Dawson".