Folly of Vanity
“A 1925 Queen of Sheba and Dazzling Dramatic Fantasy”
Synopsis
This drama had two directors: Maurice Elvey handled most of the film, but the fantasy sequence was directed by Henry Otto. Newlyweds Alice and Robert are already having differences over money. He gets angry at her extravagances, especially when she spends more than they can afford on an imitation pearl necklace. Ridgeway, a client of Robert's, invites the couple to a party. Robert wants to decline, but Alice insists that they go. Ridgeway loans Alice a real pearl necklace, to "restore their lustre," and everyone heads for his yacht. Ridgeway pays Alice a lot of attention, while a young widow tries to vamp Robert.
Top Cast
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Billie Dove
Alice (modern sequence)
Jack Mulhall
Robert (modern sequence)
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Ridgeway (modern sequence)
John St. Polis
Ridgeway (modern sequence)
Fred Becker
The Banker (modern sequence)
Byron Munson
Old Johnny (modern sequence)
Edna Mae Cooper
Russian Vamp (modern sequence)
Fronzie Gunn
Scandinavian (modern sequence)
Marcella Daly
French Woman (modern sequence)
Lotus Thompson
Blond Gold Digger (modern sequence)
Consuelo
Thetis (fantasy sequence)
Jean La Motte
Lorelei (fantasy sequence)
Robert Klein
Neptune (fantasy sequence)
Ena Gregory
The Siren (fantasy sequence)
Lola Drovnar
The Witch (fantasy sequence)
Paul Weigel
Old Roué (fantasy sequence)
Otto Matieson
Frenchman (modern sequence)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Otto, Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Edfrid A. Bingham
- Original Title
- Folly of Vanity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Otto, Maurice Elvey
Edfrid A. Bingham, Charles Darnton
Department Leadership Roster
Edfrid A. Bingham
Screenplay
Henry Otto
Director
Maurice Elvey
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Folly of Vanity
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What is Folly of Vanity about?
This drama had two directors: Maurice Elvey handled most of the film, but the fantasy sequence was directed by Henry Otto. Newlyweds Alice and Robert are already having differences over money. He gets angry at her extravagances, especially when she spends more than they can afford on an imitation pearl necklace. Ridgeway, a client of Robert's, invites the couple to a party. Robert wants to decline, but Alice insists that they go. Ridgeway loans Alice a real pearl necklace, to "restore their lustre," and everyone heads for his yacht. Ridgeway pays Alice a lot of attention, while a young widow tries to vamp Robert.
Who directed Folly of Vanity?
Folly of Vanity was directed by Henry Otto, Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in Folly of Vanity?
The principal cast of Folly of Vanity includes Billie Dove, Jack Mulhall, Betty Blythe, John St. Polis, Fred Becker.
When was Folly of Vanity released and how long is it?
Folly of Vanity was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Folly of Vanity?
Folly of Vanity holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).