A Woman's Fool
Originally released in 1918. A Woman's Fool is a western film. directed by John Ford. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harry Carey, Bette Schade, and Molly Malone
Synopsis
Cowboy Lin McLean's restlessness takes him to Denver, where he becomes enamored of a waitress named Katie. Intending to marry her, Lin accompanies Katie back to the ranch, but a traveling rainmaker arrives in the little town, and Katie departs with him after revealing that he is her husband. Visiting Denver for Christmas, Lin adopts Katie's abandoned son Billy, and soon afterwards, the cowboy meets and falls in love with the new station agent, Jessamine "Jessie" Buckner. Lin and Jessie marry, and the little family is happy until Katie, determined to be rid of her neglectful husband and marry Lin instead, appears and drives Jessie away. Realizing that Lin does not love her, Katie poisons herself, and Jessie returns to Lin and Billy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1918
107 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Woman's Fool about?
Cowboy Lin McLean's restlessness takes him to Denver, where he becomes enamored of a waitress named Katie. Intending to marry her, Lin accompanies Katie back to the ranch, but a traveling rainmaker...
Who directed A Woman's Fool?
A Woman's Fool was directed by John Ford.
How long is A Woman's Fool?
A Woman's Fool has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was A Woman's Fool released?
A Woman's Fool was released on August 17, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Woman's Fool?
The main cast of A Woman's Fool includes Harry Carey, Bette Schade, Molly Malone, Millard K. Wilson, Ed Jones.