CinemaOSMovie · 1924 · 1h 2m · NR

Folly of Vanity

A 1925 Queen of Sheba and Dazzling Dramatic Fantasy

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This drama had two directors: Maurice Elvey handled most of the film, but the fantasy sequence was directed by Henry Otto. Newlyweds Alice and Robert are already having differences over money. He gets angry at her extravagances, especially when she spends more than they can afford on an imitation pearl necklace. Ridgeway, a client of Robert's, invites the couple to a party. Robert wants to decline, but Alice insists that they go. Ridgeway loans Alice a real pearl necklace, to "restore their lustre," and everyone heads for his yacht. Ridgeway pays Alice a lot of attention, while a young widow tries to vamp Robert.

Directed byHenry Otto, Maurice Elvey

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 2m
Language
EN
Released
December 21, 1924
Studios
Fox Film Corporation

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Billie Dove

Billie Dove

Alice (modern sequence)

Jack Mulhall

Jack Mulhall

Robert (modern sequence)

Betty Blythe

Betty Blythe

Mrs. Ridgeway (modern sequence)

John St. Polis

John St. Polis

Ridgeway (modern sequence)

Fred Becker

The Banker (modern sequence)

Byron Munson

Byron Munson

Old Johnny (modern sequence)

Edna Mae Cooper

Edna Mae Cooper

Russian Vamp (modern sequence)

Fronzie Gunn

Scandinavian (modern sequence)

Marcella Daly

French Woman (modern sequence)

Lotus Thompson

Lotus Thompson

Blond Gold Digger (modern sequence)

Creative team
Directed by
Henry Otto
Henry Otto
Maurice Elvey
Maurice Elvey
Written by
Edfrid A. Bingham
Charles Darnton

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