Movie Description
In the Heart of a Fool
(1920)Overview
Laura Nesbit, daughter of old Dr. Nesbit and belle of the younger social set in the town of Harvey, plans to marry Grant Adams, the editor of the local paper, until she flirts with rising but unethical lawyer Tom VanDorn to arouse her beau's jealousy. A saddened Grant is drawn into an affair with town siren Margaret Muller, with whom he has an illegitimate son. On the rebound, Laura marries VanDorn and Margaret weds attorney Henry Fenn. History repeats itself when Laura's husband becomes infatuated with Margaret, which breaks up both marriages. Meanwhile, Grant has given up his newspaper to become a foreman in the mines. After he is injured in an explosion, Grant is taken to the Nesbit home, where Laura's care restores his health. When Grant's little son is shot and killed during a strike, he becomes so overwrought with grief that he confesses the boy's parentage to Laura, who forgives his past and they begin a new life together.
Featured Crew
- Director : Allan Dwan
- Producer : Allan Dwan
- Writer : William Allen White,Lillian Ducey
- Cast : James Kirkwood,Anna Q. Nilsson,Mary Thurman,Philo McCullough,Ward Crane,John Burton,Margaret Campbell,Percy Challenger,Arthur Hoyt,Claire Windsor
Cast
Grant Adams
Margaret Muller
Laura Nesbit
Tom VanDorn
Henry Fenn
Dr. Nesbit
Mrs. Nesbit
Daniel Sands
Mortie Sands
Extra (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleIn the Heart of a Fool
Status Released
Release Information
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1920-10-01
Original Language
Runtime 01h 00m
Production CompaniesMayflower Photoplay Company
