Fools and Their Money
Originally released in 1919. Fools and Their Money is a comedy film. directed by Herbert Blaché. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emmy Wehlen, Jack Mulhall, and Emmett King
Synopsis
Although her husband and children want to continue living modestly after they acquire a fortune from munitions, Mrs. Tompkins has social aspirations and persuades them to move into an exclusive country neighborhood and send their son Dick to Yale. When Mrs. Tompkins mistakes Louise Allenby, the daughter of her aristocratic neighbors, for a maid, Louise in jest pretends to be the Allenby social secretary. Dick, returning home, hears some girls giggling about Louise's joke on the Tompkins family and for revenge he becomes a groom for the Allenbys, but he and Louise fall in love. During a party, swindler Cholly Van Dusen steals some of the Allenby jewels and blames Louise who is put under arrest until her parents return. Cholly is then caught, Louise and Dick with revealed identities announce their love, and the Tompkinses are accepted socially.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Emmy Wehlen
as Louise Allenby
Jack Mulhall
as Richard Tompkins
Emmett King
as William A. Allenby
Mollie McConnell
as Gwyndolynne Allenby
Betty K. Peterson
as Jane Tompkins
William V. Mong
as Martin Tompkins
Gerard Alexander
as Mrs. Nora Tompkins
John Steppling
as Chef
Bertram Grassby
as Cholly Van Dusen
Gordon Marr
as Percy Winslow
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fools and Their Money about?
Although her husband and children want to continue living modestly after they acquire a fortune from munitions, Mrs. Tompkins has social aspirations and persuades them to move into an exclusive cou...
Who directed Fools and Their Money?
Fools and Their Money was directed by Herbert Blaché.
How long is Fools and Their Money?
Fools and Their Money has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Fools and Their Money released?
Fools and Their Money was released on June 16, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fools and Their Money?
The main cast of Fools and Their Money includes Emmy Wehlen, Jack Mulhall, Emmett King, Mollie McConnell, Betty K. Peterson.