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A Fool There Was

Maine Silent Film Festival 2025 • 12-Jan-1915

While on a diplomatic mission to England, John Schuyler falls prey to an uncaring seductress, abandoning his wife and child, his wealth and position to be with her.

Tags
alcohol, chase, dancing, divorce, drama, golddigger, England, feature length, Florida, gun
Cast
Theda Bara The Woman
Edward José John Schuyler
Mabel Frenyear The Wife
May Allison The Wife's Sister
Runa Hodges The Child
Clifford Bruce The Friend
Victor Benoit Reginald Parmalee
Minna Gale The Doctor's Fiancee
Frank Powell The Doctor
Crew
Frank Powell director
Porter Emerson Browne writer
Rudyard Kipling writer
Roy L. McCardell writer
William Fox producer
Frank Powell producer

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