A Wise Fool
“A story of a man who won power and fame- and almost lost the whole world.”
Synopsis
Jean, a wealthy young Canadian back from a trip to Europe, meets and falls for Carmen, a pretty young Spanish girl. They marry and have a daughter, but soon afterward Jean discovers his wife is having an affair. She takes her daughter and leaves him, and Jean's luck gets even worse--he loses his business in a fire and his thieving father-in-law steals what little money he has left.
Top Cast
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James Kirkwood
Jean Jacques Barbille
Alice Hollister
Carmen Dolores
Ann Forrest
Zoe Barbille
Alan Hale
George Masson
Fred Huntley
Sebastian Dolores
William Boyd
Gerard Fynes
Truly Shattuck
Virginia Poucette
Charles Ogle
Judge Carcasson
Mabel Van Buren
Madame Langlois
Wheeler Oakman
(uncredited)
Harry Duffield
Fille
John Herdman
The Curate
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert Parker
- Original Title
- A Wise Fool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Gilbert Parker
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Wise Fool
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What is A Wise Fool about?
Jean, a wealthy young Canadian back from a trip to Europe, meets and falls for Carmen, a pretty young Spanish girl. They marry and have a daughter, but soon afterward Jean discovers his wife is having an affair. She takes her daughter and leaves him, and Jean's luck gets even worse--he loses his business in a fire and his thieving father-in-law steals what little money he has left.
Who directed A Wise Fool?
A Wise Fool was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in A Wise Fool?
The principal cast of A Wise Fool includes James Kirkwood, Alice Hollister, Ann Forrest, Alan Hale, Fred Huntley.
When was A Wise Fool released and how long is it?
A Wise Fool was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is A Wise Fool based on a book or true story?
A Wise Fool is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gilbert Parker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Wise Fool?
A Wise Fool holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).