Fools of Fate
Synopsis
Fanny is the wife of Ben Webster, a trapper, and while he is an affectionate and dutiful husband, she yearns for something which appears better than her lot. She reasons: "Have I not youth and beauty and attainments far above this environment? Why should I be compelled to toil and struggle in this wilderness?"
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Fools of Fate (1909) D.W. Griffith- Drama, Short Silent Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods
- Original Title
- Fools of Fate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Frank E. Woods
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D.W. Griffith
Director
Frank E. Woods
Writer
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What is Fools of Fate about?
Fanny is the wife of Ben Webster, a trapper, and while he is an affectionate and dutiful husband, she yearns for something which appears better than her lot. She reasons: "Have I not youth and beauty and attainments far above this environment? Why should I be compelled to toil and struggle in this wilderness?"
Who directed Fools of Fate?
Fools of Fate was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Fools of Fate?
The principal cast of Fools of Fate includes James Kirkwood, Marion Leonard, Frank Powell, Henry B. Walthall, William Beaudine.
When was Fools of Fate released and how long is it?
Fools of Fate was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 13m.