Folly of Vanity
Seen it?1924 | 62 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 2 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1924: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
This drama had two directors: Maurice Elvey handled most of the film, but the fantasy sequence was directed by Henry Otto. Newlyweds Alice and Robert are already having differences over money. He gets angry at her extravagances, especially when she spends more than they can afford on an imitation pearl necklace. Ridgeway, a client of Robert's, invites the couple to a party. Robert wants to decline, but Alice insists that they go. Ridgeway loans Alice a real pearl necklace, to "restore their lustre," and everyone heads for his yacht. Ridgeway pays Alice a lot of attention, while a young widow tries to vamp Robert.
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 powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 627 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Otto, Maurice Elvey
- Billie DoveAlice (modern sequence)
- Jack MulhallRobert (modern sequence)
- Betty BlytheMrs. Ridgeway (modern sequence)
- John St. PolisRidgeway (modern sequence)
- Fred BeckerThe Banker (modern sequence)
- Byron MunsonOld Johnny (modern sequence)
- Edna Mae CooperRussian Vamp (modern sequence)
- Fronzie GunnScandinavian (modern sequence)
- Marcella DalyFrench Woman (modern sequence)
- Lotus ThompsonBlond Gold Digger (modern sequence)