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A Fool There Was

Name: A Fool There Was
Genre: Drama
Released: 1915-01-12
Cast: Theda Bara, Edward José, Mabel Frenyear, May Allison, Runa Hodges

1915 | 67 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: One for spy-story fans and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Nobody is quite who they seem.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 7 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off: Made in 1915: an older pace and style.
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Frank Powell

Theda BaraThe Vampire
Edward JoséJohn Schuyler
Mabel FrenyearJohn Schuyler's Wife
May AllisonThe Wife's Sister
Runa HodgesSchuyler Child
Clifford BruceThe Friend
Frank PowellThe Doctor
Minna GaleThe Doctor's Fiancee
Victor BenoitOne of the Vamp's Victims
Creighton HaleYoung Man at Wild Party (uncredited)