Fool's Paradise
Synopsis
In a Mexican border town Arthur befriends cantina girl Poll. She falls for him but he still loves the dancer Rosa. When the cigar Poll gives him explodes and blinds him, Arthur is duped into thinking Poll is Rosa and marries her. When his vision is surgically restored, he leaves for Siam to find Rosa.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$291K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$902K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.1x
+$611K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Sada Cowan, Leonard Merrick, Beulah Marie Dix
- Original Title
- Fool's Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $291K
- Worldwide Gross
- $902K
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Sada Cowan, Leonard Merrick, Beulah Marie Dix
Alvin Wyckoff, Karl Struss
Anne Bauchens
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Sada Cowan
Writer
Beulah Marie Dix
Writer
Alvin Wyckoff
Director of Photography
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fool's Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fool's Paradise about?
In a Mexican border town Arthur befriends cantina girl Poll. She falls for him but he still loves the dancer Rosa. When the cigar Poll gives him explodes and blinds him, Arthur is duped into thinking Poll is Rosa and marries her. When his vision is surgically restored, he leaves for Siam to find Rosa.
Who directed Fool's Paradise?
Fool's Paradise was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in Fool's Paradise?
The principal cast of Fool's Paradise includes Dorothy Dalton, Conrad Nagel, Mildred Harris, Theodore Kosloff, John Davidson.
When was Fool's Paradise released and how long is it?
Fool's Paradise was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fool's Paradise?
Fool's Paradise had a reported production budget of $291K and grossed $902K at the worldwide box office (3.1 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).