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Fools of Fate

190913mD.W. Griffith
IMDb 5.7

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Fanny is the wife of Ben Webster, a trapper, and while he is an affectionate and dutiful husband, she yearns for something which appears better than her lot. She reasons: "Have I not youth and beauty and attainments far above this environment? Why should I be compelled to toil and struggle in this wilderness?"

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What is Fools of Fate (1909) about?

Fanny is the wife of Ben Webster, a trapper, and while he is an affectionate and dutiful husband, she yearns for something which appears better than her lot. She reasons: "Have I not youth and beauty and attainments far above this environment? Why should I be compelled to toil and struggle in this wilderness?"

Who stars in Fools of Fate?

Fools of Fate stars James Kirkwood (Ben Webster), Marion Leonard (Fanny Webster), Frank Powell (Ed Hilton), Henry B. Walthall, William Beaudine (Extra (uncredited)). The film was directed by D.W. Griffith.

How long is Fools of Fate?

Fools of Fate has a runtime of 13 min and premiered in 1909.

Is Fools of Fate worth watching?

Fools of Fate holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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