A Wise Fool
"A story of a man who won power and fame- and almost lost the whole world."
Originally released in 1921. A Wise Fool is a drama film. directed by George Melford. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Kirkwood, Alice Hollister, and Ann Forrest
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1921
104 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Kirkwood
as Jean Jacques Barbille
Alice Hollister
as Carmen Dolores
Ann Forrest
as Zoe Barbille
Alan Hale
as George Masson
Fred Huntley
as Sebastian Dolores
William Boyd
as Gerard Fynes
Truly Shattuck
as Virginia Poucette
Charles Ogle
as Judge Carcasson
Mabel Van Buren
as Madame Langlois
Wheeler Oakman
as (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
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 hav...
Who directed A Wise Fool?
A Wise Fool was directed by George Melford.
How long is A Wise Fool?
A Wise Fool has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was A Wise Fool released?
A Wise Fool was released on June 26, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Wise Fool?
The main cast of A Wise Fool includes James Kirkwood, Alice Hollister, Ann Forrest, Alan Hale, Fred Huntley.