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A Fool There Was
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A Fool There Was

1915-01-12 · 67 min · ★ 5.1

Drama

John Schuyler, a happily married lawyer, is appointed diplomat and sent to England. Due to an unfortunate accident, his wife and child can not come along with him. On the ship to England, Schuyler meets the notorious Vampire - a relentless gold digger who causes the moral degradation of those she seduces, first fascinating and then draining the very life from her victims.

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Directors
Frank Powell
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Theda BaraTheda BaraThe Vampire
Edward JoséEdward JoséJohn Schuyler
Mabel FrenyearJohn Schuyler's Wife
May AllisonMay AllisonThe Wife's Sister
Runa HodgesSchuyler Child
Clifford BruceClifford BruceThe Friend
Frank PowellFrank PowellThe Doctor
Minna GaleMinna GaleThe Doctor's Fiancee
Victor BenoitOne of the Vamp's Victims
Creighton HaleCreighton HaleYoung Man at Wild Party (uncredited)

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