A Woman's Fool (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1918, A Woman's Fool is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Cowboy Lin McLean's restlessness takes him to Denver, where he becomes enamored of a waitress named Katie. Intending to marry her, Lin accompanies Katie back to the ranch, but a traveling rainmaker arrives in the little town, and Katie departs with him after revealing that he is her husband. Visiting Denver for Christmas, Lin adopts Katie's abandoned son Billy, and soon afterwards, the cowboy meets and falls in love with the new station agent, Jessamine "Jessie" Buckner. Lin and Jessie marry, and the little family is happy until Katie, determined to be rid of her neglectful husband and marry Lin instead, appears and drives Jessie away. Realizing that Lin does not love her, Katie poisons herself, and Jessie returns to Lin and Billy.
Who’s in it. A Woman's Fool stars Harry Carey as Lin McLean, Bette Schade as Katy Lusk, Molly Malone as Jessamine "Jessie" Buckner and Millard K. Wilson as "The Virginian", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, A Woman's Fool has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Woman's Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Woman's Fool tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Woman's Fool (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Woman's Fool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Woman's Fool worth watching?
- A Woman's Fool holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Woman's Fool?
- A Woman's Fool stars Harry Carey, Bette Schade, Molly Malone, Millard K. Wilson and Ed Jones.
- When was A Woman's Fool released?
- A Woman's Fool was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.