The Fool (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1925, The Fool is a drama film directed by Harry F. Millarde, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The Rector of a wealthy church loses the sympathy and support of parishioners when he preaches the doctrine of Christ to sacrifice worldly goods. He establishes a mission among the lower classes and, although he is beaten for his efforts, he gains happiness by doing good.
Who’s in it. The Fool stars Edmund Lowe as Daniel Gilchirst, Raymond Bloomer as Jerry, Paul Panzer as Umanski and George Lessey as Goodkind, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Fool sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fool tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fool (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fool worth watching?
- The Fool holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fool?
- The Fool stars Edmund Lowe, Raymond Bloomer, Paul Panzer, George Lessey and Rose Blossom.
- When was The Fool released?
- The Fool was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.