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A Fool and His Money (1925)

Movie ★ 8.0 56 min

Drama Romance

John Smart (William Haines), a hack writer, inherits a fortune from a distant relative and buys a castle in Laupheim. He pursues what appears to be a ghost of a beautiful woman but he learns that the so-called ghost is the estranged wife, Countess von Pless (Madge Bellamy), of the castle's previous owner, the cruel Count von Pless (Stuart Holmes). A romance blossoms despite the efforts of Count von Pless to convict Smart of obstructing justice.

Erle C. Kenton Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1925
Runtime
56 min
IMDb
tt0015832

Cast

Madge Bellamy Madge Bellamy Countess von Pless William Haines John Smart Stuart Holmes Stuart Holmes Count von Pless Alma Bennett Alma Bennett Annette Ritazi Heinie Conklin Heinie Conklin Citizen Lon Poff Lon Poff Citizen Carrie Clark Ward Carrie Clark Ward Mrs. Schmick Eugenie Besserer Eugenie Besserer Mother Edwards Davis Edwards Davis Father Billie Jeane Phelps Rich Baby

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Fool and His Money about?
John Smart (William Haines), a hack writer, inherits a fortune from a distant relative and buys a castle in Laupheim. He pursues what appears to be a ghost of a beautiful woman but he learns that the so-called ghost is the estranged wife, Countess von Pless (Madge Bellamy), of the castle's previous owner, the cruel Count von Pless (Stuart Holmes). A romance blossoms despite the efforts of Count von Pless to convict Smart of obstructing justice.
Who directed A Fool and His Money?
A Fool and His Money was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in A Fool and His Money?
A Fool and His Money stars Madge Bellamy, William Haines, Stuart Holmes, Alma Bennett.
When was A Fool and His Money released?
A Fool and His Money is a 1925 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch A Fool and His Money?
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