A Fool There Was
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.
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Title: A Fool There Was Summary: A married diplomat falls hopelessly under the spell of a predatory woman. Directed by: Frank Powell Actors: Runa Hodges, Mabel Frenyear, Edward José Production Company: Fox Film Corporation Release Date: 12 January 1915 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1 Color: Black and White John Schuyler, happily married Wall Street lawyer, is appointed as special diplomatic representative to England. By an unhappy accident, his wife and child can't come along; but on the ship with him is "The Vampire," a "notorious woman" who lives off a succession of men she has seduced and ruined. Slighted by Mrs. Schuyler, she has set her sights on the husband. Two months later, we find the Fool languishing with the mistress who has him enmeshed in her toils. Will he follow the others to the depths of degradation?
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- Director
- Frank Powell
- Starring
- Theda Bara, Edward José, Mabel Frenyear, May Allison, Runa Hodges, Clifford Bruce, Frank Powell, Minna Gale
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