Folly of Vanity

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

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