A Fool There Was (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1915, A Fool There Was is a drama film directed by Frank Powell, running about 67 minutes. “Kiss me, my Fool!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Schuyler, a happily married lawyer, is appointed diplomat and sent to England; But, due to an unfortunate accident, his wife and child can not come along with him. On the ship to England, Schuyler meets the notorious Vampire-- A relentless gold-digger who causes the moral degradation of those she seduces, first fascinating and then draining the very life from her victims.
Who’s in it. A Fool There Was stars Theda Bara as The Vampire, Edward José as The Husband, Mabel Frenyear as The Wife and May Allison as The Wife's Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, A Fool There Was has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Fool There Was page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Fool There Was tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Fool There Was (1915)?
- In US, A Fool There Was is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Fool There Was worth watching?
- A Fool There Was holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Fool There Was?
- A Fool There Was stars Theda Bara, Edward José, Mabel Frenyear, May Allison and Runa Hodges.
- When was A Fool There Was released?
- A Fool There Was was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.