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A Fool and His Money
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A Fool and His Money

1912-01-01 · 10 min · ★ 6.4

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.

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Directors
Alice Guy-Blaché
Production companies
Solax Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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James RussellJames RussellSam Jones

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