A Fool and His Money (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1920, A Fool and His Money is a drama film directed by Robert Ellis, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. American author John B. Smart, searching for solitude and an atmosphere for a new story, purchases an old castle in Switzerland. He discovers the beautiful Aline hiding with a baby in the east tower. Daughter of an American millionaire she on running from her ex-husband Count Tarnowsky, who squandered her money and treated her brutally, but whom the courts have awarded their child. The Count arrives confronting John who overcomes him and has him thrown into the dungeon. Smart, Aline and her child flee on a sleigh speeding towards the Italian border with the escaped Count in pursuit. In the nick of time they safely cross the border and Aline consents to be John's wife.
Who’s in it. A Fool and His Money stars Eugene O'Brien as John B. Smart, Rubye De Remer as Aline, Ann Brody as Mrs. Schmick and Louise Prussing as Mrs. Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, A Fool and His Money 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 A Fool and His Money page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Fool and His Money tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch A Fool and His Money (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Fool and His Money change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Fool and His Money worth watching?
- A Fool and His Money holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money stars Eugene O'Brien, Rubye De Remer, Ann Brody, Louise Prussing and Arthur Housman.
- When was A Fool and His Money released?
- A Fool and His Money was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.