A Fool There Was

1915·Movie
1h 7min·NR
IMDb5.7

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A Fool There Was fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Kiss me, my Fool!

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.
Silent Film ClassicPsychological DramaFemme Fatale ArchetypeMoral DecayIntense Character StudyHistorical MelodramaEarly Cinema LandmarkTragic RomanceVisual Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Frank Powell
Written by:
Rudyard Kipling, Frank Powell, Porter Emerson Browne
Produced by:
Frank Powell, William Fox

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is A Fool There Was worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Fool There Was rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is A Fool There Was?

1 h 7 min

A Fool There Was runs 1 h 7 min.

What language is A Fool There Was in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Fool There Was?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Fool There Was in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Fool There Was use?

Femme FataleDark Is EvilTime SkipDisease BleachKarma HoudiniLiterary Allusion TitleEmpathic EnvironmentNo Name GivenDouble StandardDriven to SuicideEstablishing Character MomentThe Vampand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for A Fool There Was, including Femme Fatale, Dark Is Evil, Time Skip.

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