A Fool and His Money

American author John B. Smart, searching for solitude and an atmosphere for a new story, purchases an old castle in Switzerland. He discovers the beautiful Aline hiding with a baby in the east tower. Daughter of an American millionaire she on running from her ex-husband Count Tarnowsky, who squandered her money and treated her brutally, but whom the courts have awarded their child. The Count arrives confronting John who overcomes him and has him thrown into the dungeon. Smart, Aline and her child flee on a sleigh speeding towards the Italian border with the escaped Count in pursuit. In the nick of time they safely cross the border and Aline consents to be John's wife.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

60 minutes

Year:

1920

Director:

Robert Ellis

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Company:

Selznick Pictures

Cast:

John B. Smart

Aline

Mrs. Schmick

Mrs. Smith

Count Tarnowsky

Crew:

Director

Scenario Writer

Novel

Director of Photography

Director of Photography