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A World of Folly

1920 · 50 min Drama
1.0 / 10 · TMDB

Helene Blair is the wife of a prominent businessman who neglects to give her much attention. He is thoroughly engrossed in business affairs. A day comes when she meets Duke Tremaine, clubman, man-about-town, and social parasite. And taking advantage of her husband's absence he attempts to assert his personality upon her impressionable heart. The result is society starts to gossip with the husband the last to learn of the affair. He loses faith in his wife for a time, but she shows herself eventually as completely misunderstood. After a brief separation Blair learns that Helene is above reproach. So a reconciliation takes place, but not until the trespasser is punished.

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Year 1920
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Frank Beal
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 1.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a classic marital drama, relying on the tension between neglect and seduction within high society. It explores the destructive power of gossip and the fragility of reputation when communication breaks down.

What lingers after the final reel is a contemplation of trust regained and the quiet strength required to overcome societal judgment. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Frank Beal

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With a vintage ambiance, best enjoyed as a period piece that dissects social manners and silent-era performance.

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