A Fool and His Money

Overview

Sam the white-washer pines for the affluent Lindy, but she has dumped him in favor of another. Sam finds a large sum of money, and goes to New York to enjoy a shopping spree, buying new clothes, jewelry and a car with a driver. Back home, Lindy flips for Sam and his newfound wealth, and dumps the rival. Sam throws an engagement party where he indulges in a friendly game of cards with his former rival and another man, who unbeknownst to Sam, is a card shark.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1912

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Solax Film Company

Cast

James Russell

Director

Alice Guy-Blaché

Producer

Alice Guy-Blaché

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0274506