A Fool and His Money
Synopsis
John Smart (William Haines), a hack writer, inherits a fortune from a distant relative and buys a castle in Laupheim. He pursues what appears to be a ghost of a beautiful woman but he learns that the so-called ghost is the estranged wife, Countess von Pless (Madge Bellamy), of the castle's previous owner, the cruel Count von Pless (Stuart Holmes). A romance blossoms despite the efforts of Count von Pless to convict Smart of obstructing justice.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- George Barr McCutcheon
- Original Title
- A Fool and His Money
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
George Barr McCutcheon
Jack Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Jack Kelly
Editor
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What is A Fool and His Money about?
John Smart (William Haines), a hack writer, inherits a fortune from a distant relative and buys a castle in Laupheim. He pursues what appears to be a ghost of a beautiful woman but he learns that the so-called ghost is the estranged wife, Countess von Pless (Madge Bellamy), of the castle's previous owner, the cruel Count von Pless (Stuart Holmes). A romance blossoms despite the efforts of Count von Pless to convict Smart of obstructing justice.
Who directed A Fool and His Money?
A Fool and His Money was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in A Fool and His Money?
The principal cast of A Fool and His Money includes Madge Bellamy, William Haines, Stuart Holmes, Alma Bennett, Heinie Conklin.
When was A Fool and His Money released and how long is it?
A Fool and His Money was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 56m.