April Folly
Synopsis
April Poole (Davies), a young writer in love with publisher Kerry Sarle (Tearle), visits the office of Mr. Sarle and his partner Ronald Kenna (Frank) and reads her latest story to them. She has made Sarle the hero, Kenna the villain, and herself the heroine. In the story, April changes places with Lady Diana Mannister (Marshall), who is being sent to South Africa to separate her from her lover, a young artist. A famous diamond that Lady Diana is to deliver at the end of her journey is given to April. Thieves trail her during her journey. With efforts by Kenna to steal the diamond prevented by the intervention of Sarle, the story comes to a close.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Cynthia Stockley, Adrian Johnson
- Original Title
- April Folly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- International Film Service, Marion Davies Film Corporation, Cosmopolitan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Cynthia Stockley, Adrian Johnson
Allen G. Siegler
Marion Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Adrian Johnson
Writer
Marion Davies
Producer
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About April Folly
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What is April Folly about?
April Poole (Davies), a young writer in love with publisher Kerry Sarle (Tearle), visits the office of Mr. Sarle and his partner Ronald Kenna (Frank) and reads her latest story to them. She has made Sarle the hero, Kenna the villain, and herself the heroine. In the story, April changes places with Lady Diana Mannister (Marshall), who is being sent to South Africa to separate her from her lover, a young artist. A famous diamond that Lady Diana is to deliver at the end of her journey is given to April. Thieves trail her during her journey. With efforts by Kenna to steal the diamond prevented by the intervention of Sarle, the story comes to a close.
Who directed April Folly?
April Folly was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in April Folly?
The principal cast of April Folly includes Marion Davies, Madeline Marshall, Hattie Delaro, Amelia Summerville, Conway Tearle.
When was April Folly released and how long is it?
April Folly was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.