Folly of Vanity
A 1925 Queen of Sheba and Dazzling Dramatic Fantasy
NR 1924 · 62 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama
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.
Directed by Henry Otto · Written by Edfrid A. Bingham
Cast
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Billie Dove Alice (modern sequence) -
Jack Mulhall Robert (modern sequence) -
Betty Blythe Mrs. Ridgeway (modern sequence) -
John St. Polis Ridgeway (modern sequence) - F Fred Becker The Banker (modern sequence)
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Byron Munson Old Johnny (modern sequence) -
Edna Mae Cooper Russian Vamp (modern sequence) - F Fronzie Gunn Scandinavian (modern sequence)
- M Marcella Daly French Woman (modern sequence)
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Lotus Thompson Blond Gold Digger (modern sequence) - C Consuelo Thetis (fantasy sequence)
- J Jean La Motte Lorelei (fantasy sequence)
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