A Fool and His Money

Jan 1, 1912

0h 10m

★ 6.3

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Solax Film Company

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Cast

Sam Jones

James Russell

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0.0

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0.0

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5.5

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A Very Murray Christmas

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