What Fools Men
Synopsis
Joseph Greer is a wealthy businessman in New York City with all the trappings including a prim-and-proper secretary, Jenny McFarlan, who takes dictation during working hours and, at night, minus her eyeglasses, serves as his nightclub companion and mistress. Then his daughter,Beatrice, whom he has never seen, shows up and moves in with him. Beatrice is a grown-up flapper who loves jazz, pool parties, flaunting prohibition and carrying-on in general. Most of her carrying-on is with the family chauffeur and her father does not approve, says so, and fires the chauffeur. His parental-guidance technique backfires as Beatrice ups and elopes with the chauffeur. Later, the father has some problems with his business associates and loses his business and most of his fixtures and disappears. But Beatrice locates him and there is a happy reunion between father and daughter, especially since daughter has brought along Jenny to cheer him up.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Kitchell Webster, Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- What Fools Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Henry Kitchell Webster, Eve Unsell
Norbert Brodine
Bert Moore
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Bert Moore
Editor
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What is What Fools Men about?
Joseph Greer is a wealthy businessman in New York City with all the trappings including a prim-and-proper secretary, Jenny McFarlan, who takes dictation during working hours and, at night, minus her eyeglasses, serves as his nightclub companion and mistress. Then his daughter,Beatrice, whom he has never seen, shows up and moves in with him. Beatrice is a grown-up flapper who loves jazz, pool parties, flaunting prohibition and carrying-on in general. Most of her carrying-on is with the family chauffeur and her father does not approve, says so, and fires the chauffeur. His parental-guidance technique backfires as Beatrice ups and elopes with the chauffeur. Later, the father has some problems with his business associates and loses his business and most of his fixtures and disappears. But Beatrice locates him and there is a happy reunion between father and daughter, especially since daughter has brought along Jenny to cheer him up.
Who directed What Fools Men?
What Fools Men was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in What Fools Men?
The principal cast of What Fools Men includes Lewis Stone, Shirley Mason, Ethel Grey Terry, Barbara Bedford, John Patrick.
When was What Fools Men released and how long is it?
What Fools Men was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is What Fools Men based on a book or true story?
What Fools Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Kitchell Webster".