The Folly of Revenge
Synopsis
Antonio Bordiga, a young sculptor, living in the Latin Quarter of New Orleans, is commissioned by William Baker, a rich, but degenerate, clubman, to carve a statue for him. Antonio is unable to secure a woman sufficiently beautiful in body and soul to pose for the statue and loses interest in his work. He is gazing out of his studio window one sunny afternoon when his attention is attracted to a young man forcibly kissing a girl. He rushes to her aid. She is so beautiful that he begs her to pose for him. She acquiesces.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Morton
- Original Title
- The Folly of Revenge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Nola Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Morton
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Morton
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Folly of Revenge about?
Antonio Bordiga, a young sculptor, living in the Latin Quarter of New Orleans, is commissioned by William Baker, a rich, but degenerate, clubman, to carve a statue for him. Antonio is unable to secure a woman sufficiently beautiful in body and soul to pose for the statue and loses interest in his work. He is gazing out of his studio window one sunny afternoon when his attention is attracted to a young man forcibly kissing a girl. He rushes to her aid. She is so beautiful that he begs her to pose for him. She acquiesces.
Who directed The Folly of Revenge?
The Folly of Revenge was directed by Walter Morton.
Who stars in The Folly of Revenge?
The principal cast of The Folly of Revenge includes Warren E. Lyle, Leatrice Joy.
When was The Folly of Revenge released and how long is it?
The Folly of Revenge was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Folly of Revenge?
The Folly of Revenge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).