Folly of Vanity - 1924

This drama had two directors: Maurice Elvey handled most of the film, but the fantasy sequence was directed by Henry Otto. Newlyweds Alice and Robert are already having differences over money. He gets angry at her extravagances, especially when she spends more than they can afford on an imitation pearl necklace. Ridgeway, a client of Robert's, invites the couple to a party. Robert wants to decline, but Alice insists that they go. Ridgeway loans Alice a real pearl necklace, to "restore their lustre," and everyone heads for his yacht. Ridgeway pays Alice a lot of attention, while a young widow tries to vamp Robert.

70min
1924
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Billie Dove profile pictureBillie DoveAlice (modern sequence)
Jack Mulhall profile pictureJack MulhallRobert (modern sequence)
Betty Blythe profile pictureBetty BlytheMrs. Ridgeway (modern sequence)
John St. Polis profile pictureJohn St. PolisRidgeway (modern sequence)
Edna Mae Cooper profile pictureEdna Mae CooperRussian Vamp (modern sequence)
Ena Gregory profile pictureEna GregoryThe Siren (fantasy sequence)
Paul Weigel profile picturePaul WeigelOld Roué (fantasy sequence)
Otto Matieson profile pictureOtto MatiesonFrenchman (modern sequence)

About Folly of Vanity

Folly of Vanity Overview

This drama had two directors: Maurice Elvey handled most of the film, but the fantasy sequence was directed by Henry Otto. Newlyweds Alice and Robert are already having differences over money. He gets angry at her extravagances, especially when she spends more than they can afford on an imitation pearl necklace. Ridgeway, a client of Robert's, invites the couple to a party. Robert wants to decline, but Alice insists that they go. Ridgeway loans Alice a real pearl necklace, to "restore their lustre," and everyone heads for his yacht. Ridgeway pays Alice a lot of attention, while a young widow tries to vamp Robert.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 70min

Extra details

Original Title: Folly of Vanity
Original Language: English
Directed By: Maurice Elvey
Production Companies
Fox Film Corporation