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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19221h 10mUnited States of America

A Fool There Was

“DON'T BE A FOOL AND FOOL WITH THE VAMPIRE LIKE THE FOOL IN A FOOL THERE WAS”

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Synopsis

A respectable businessman leaves his wife and daughter for the clutches of a cold, heartbreaking female.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 18, 1922

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Emmett J. Flynn
Screenplay & Story
Bernard McConville, Porter Emerson Browne
Original Title
A Fool There Was
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Fox Film Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Emmett J. Flynn

Screenplay & Story

Bernard McConville, Porter Emerson Browne

Director of Photography

Lucien N. Andriot

Department Leadership Roster

Lucien N. Andriot

Director of Photography

Bernard McConville

Bernard McConville

Writer

Emmett J. Flynn

Emmett J. Flynn

Director

Porter Emerson Browne

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Fool There Was.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fool There Was

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Fool There Was about?

A respectable businessman leaves his wife and daughter for the clutches of a cold, heartbreaking female.

Who directed A Fool There Was?

A Fool There Was was directed by Emmett J. Flynn.

Who stars in A Fool There Was?

The principal cast of A Fool There Was includes Estelle Taylor, Lewis Stone, Irene Rich, Muriel Frances Dana, Marjorie Daw.

When was A Fool There Was released and how long is it?

A Fool There Was was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for A Fool There Was?

A Fool There Was holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).