A Favorite Fool
"In Which Eddie Foy Runs a Street Car and Gets into Trouble Generally"
Originally released in 1915. A Favorite Fool is a comedy film. directed by Edwin Frazee. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eddie Foy, Polly Moran, and Charles Arling
Synopsis
Arling, ringmaster of a small wagon circus, abuses Polly and her seven children. Foy, a farmhand, sympathizes with her and she decides to quit her place as trapeze woman in the show and get other work. She sends her brood to the poorhouse, and Foy, ignorant of her flock, makes love to her and is accepted.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eddie Foy
as The Tramp
Polly Moran
as The Widow Wallop
Charles Arling
as The Ringmaster
Eddie Foy Jr.
as One of the Widow's Children (as Seven Little Foys)
Charley Foy
as One of the Widow's Children (as Seven Little Foys)
Mary Foy
as One of the Widow's Children (as Seven Little Foys)
Bryan Foy
as One of the Widow's Children (as Seven Little Foys)
Josef Swickard
as The Farmer
Mae Busch
as The Farmer's Daughter
Charley Chase
as The Circus Spieler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Keystone Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Favorite Fool about?
Arling, ringmaster of a small wagon circus, abuses Polly and her seven children. Foy, a farmhand, sympathizes with her and she decides to quit her place as trapeze woman in the show and get other w...
Who directed A Favorite Fool?
A Favorite Fool was directed by Edwin Frazee.
How long is A Favorite Fool?
A Favorite Fool has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was A Favorite Fool released?
A Favorite Fool was released on November 14, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Favorite Fool?
The main cast of A Favorite Fool includes Eddie Foy, Polly Moran, Charles Arling, Eddie Foy Jr., Charley Foy.