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Folly of Vanity (1924)

Movie ★ 8.0 62 min

Drama

This drama had two directors: Maurice Elvey handled most of the film, but the fantasy sequence was directed by Henry Otto. Newlyweds Alice and Robert are already having differences over money. He gets angry at her extravagances, especially when she spends more than they can afford on an imitation pearl necklace. Ridgeway, a client of Robert's, invites the couple to a party. Robert wants to decline, but Alice insists that they go. Ridgeway loans Alice a real pearl necklace, to "restore their lustre," and everyone heads for his yacht. Ridgeway pays Alice a lot of attention, while a young widow tries to vamp Robert.

Henry Otto Director Maurice Elvey Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 21, 1924
Runtime
62 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0015831
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Themes

Cast

Billie Dove Billie Dove Alice (modern sequence) Jack Mulhall Jack Mulhall Robert (modern sequence) Betty Blythe Betty Blythe Mrs. Ridgeway (modern sequence) John St. Polis John St. Polis Ridgeway (modern sequence) Fred Becker The Banker (modern sequence) Byron Munson Byron Munson Old Johnny (modern sequence) Edna Mae Cooper Edna Mae Cooper Russian Vamp (modern sequence) Fronzie Gunn Scandinavian (modern sequence) Marcella Daly French Woman (modern sequence) Lotus Thompson Lotus Thompson Blond Gold Digger (modern sequence) Consuelo Thetis (fantasy sequence) Jean La Motte Lorelei (fantasy sequence) Robert Klein Neptune (fantasy sequence) Ena Gregory Ena Gregory The Siren (fantasy sequence) Lola Drovnar The Witch (fantasy sequence) Paul Weigel Paul Weigel Old Roué (fantasy sequence) Otto Matieson Otto Matieson Frenchman (modern sequence)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Folly of Vanity about?
This drama had two directors: Maurice Elvey handled most of the film, but the fantasy sequence was directed by Henry Otto. Newlyweds Alice and Robert are already having differences over money. He gets angry at her extravagances, especially when she spends more than they can afford on an imitation pearl necklace. Ridgeway, a client of Robert's, invites the couple to a party. Robert wants to decline, but Alice insists that they go. Ridgeway loans Alice a real pearl necklace, to "restore their lustre," and everyone heads for his yacht. Ridgeway pays Alice a lot of attention, while a young widow tries to vamp Robert.
Who directed Folly of Vanity?
Folly of Vanity was directed by Henry Otto, Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in Folly of Vanity?
Folly of Vanity stars Billie Dove, Jack Mulhall, Betty Blythe, John St. Polis.
When was Folly of Vanity released?
Folly of Vanity is a 1924 drama film.
Where can I watch Folly of Vanity?
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