A Fool and His Money
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A Fool and His Money is a 1925 silent film
starring William Haines
and Madge Bellamy
and is based on a novel by George Barr McCutcheon
. The film was directed by Erle C. Kenton
and was filmed before in 1920. That version starred Eugene O'Brien and Rubye De Remer
.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
starring William Haines
William Haines
Charles William "Billy" Haines was an American film actor and interior designer. He was a star of the silent era until the 1930s, when Haines' career was cut short by MGM Studios due to his refusal to deny his homosexuality...
and Madge Bellamy
Madge Bellamy
Madge Bellamy was an American film actress who was a popular leading lady in the 1920s and early 1930s. Her career declined in the sound era, and ended following a romantic scandal in the 1940s.-Early life:...
and is based on a novel by George Barr McCutcheon
George Barr McCutcheon
George Barr McCutcheon was an American popular novelist and playwright. His best known works include the series of novels set in Graustark, a fictional East European country, Brewster's Millions, a play and several films....
. The film was directed by Erle C. Kenton
Erle C. Kenton
Erle C. Kenton , was an American film director. He directed 131 films between 1916 and 1957.He was born in Norboro, Montana and died in Glendale, California from Parkinson's disease.-Selected filmography:...
and was filmed before in 1920. That version starred Eugene O'Brien and Rubye De Remer
Rubye De Remer
Rubye De Remer was an American dancer and actress in silent films....
.