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A Fool There Was

NR19151h 7mFrank Powell
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 78%

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"Kiss me, my Fool!"

John Schuyler, a happily married lawyer, is appointed diplomat and sent to England. Due to an unfortunate accident, his wife and child can not come along with him. On the ship to England, Schuyler meets the notorious Vampire - a relentless gold digger who causes the moral degradation of those she seduces, first fascinating and then draining the very life from her victims.

Drama
InfidelitySuicideHusband Wife RelationshipSeductionMan Woman RelationshipFemme FataleMadnessSilent FilmSeductressGold Digger

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What is A Fool There Was (1915) about?

John Schuyler, a happily married lawyer, is appointed diplomat and sent to England. Due to an unfortunate accident, his wife and child can not come along with him. On the ship to England, Schuyler meets the notorious Vampire - a relentless gold digger who causes the moral degradation of those she seduces, first fascinating and then draining the very life from her victims.

Who stars in A Fool There Was?

A Fool There Was stars Theda Bara (The Vampire), Edward José (John Schuyler), Mabel Frenyear (John Schuyler's Wife), May Allison (The Wife's Sister), Runa Hodges (Schuyler Child). The film was directed by Frank Powell.

How long is A Fool There Was?

A Fool There Was has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1915. It is rated NR.

Is A Fool There Was worth watching?

A Fool There Was holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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