A Fool and His Money
1912
⏱️ 10 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
Comedy
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.
Crew
Director
Alice Guy-Blaché
Producer
Alice Guy-Blaché
Production
Solax Film Company
Keywords
new york citypokerfiancéstolen moneyengagementmoneypoker gameall black castsilent filmmarriage for money