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A Fool and His Money

1912 · 10 min Comedy
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1912
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Alice Guy-Blaché
Runtime 10 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (16 votes)

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The director constructs a classic situational comedy, relying on the contrast between the hero's humble past and his newfound, flashy wealth. It explores themes of social pretense and greed through gags involving money and a rapid transformation.

Those who tire of heavy dramas will find a brisk, amusing short where the moral about ill-gotten gains is delivered with a light touch. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alice Guy-Blaché

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