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A Fool and His Money (1920)

1920-03-29 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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Robert EllisDirector

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Eugene O'BrienEugene O'BrienJohn B. SmartRubye De RemerRubye De RemerAlineAnn BrodyAnn BrodyMrs. SchmickLouise PrussingLouise PrussingMrs. SmithArthur HousmanArthur HousmanCount TarnowskyJules CowlesJules CowlesBentonEmile La CroixEmile La CroixMr. SchmickEric FinstromEric FinstromSchmick's SonGeorge DowlingGeorge DowlingSchmick's Elder SonFrank GoldsmithFrank GoldsmithDr. HazzardWray PageWray PageMrs. HazzardNed HayNed HayBilly Smith

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What is A Fool and His Money 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.

How long is A Fool and His Money?

A Fool and His Money has a runtime of 60 minutes.