April Folly (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1920, April Folly is a crime film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. April Poole (Davies), a young writer in love with publisher Kerry Sarle (Tearle), visits the office of Mr. Sarle and his partner Ronald Kenna (Frank) and reads her latest story to them. She has made Sarle the hero, Kenna the villain, and herself the heroine. In the story, April changes places with Lady Diana Mannister (Marshall), who is being sent to South Africa to separate her from her lover, a young artist. A famous diamond that Lady Diana is to deliver at the end of her journey is given to April. Thieves trail her during her journey. With efforts by Kenna to steal the diamond prevented by the intervention of Sarle, the story comes to a close.
Who’s in it. April Folly stars Marion Davies as April Poole, Madeline Marshall as Lady Diana Mannister, Hattie Delaro as Mrs. Stanislaw and Amelia Summerville as Olive Connal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, April Folly has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch April Folly page.
If you liked it. Fans of April Folly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch April Folly (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for April Folly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is April Folly worth watching?
- April Folly holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in April Folly?
- April Folly stars Marion Davies, Madeline Marshall, Hattie Delaro, Amelia Summerville and Conway Tearle.
- When was April Folly released?
- April Folly was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.