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A Fool and His Money( 1912)

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Overview

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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    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • new york city
    • poker
    • black people
    • fiancé
    • stolen money
    • engagement
    • money
    • poker game
    • all black cast
    • silent film
    • marriage for money
    • marriage engagement
    • losing money
    • cheating at cards
    • accomplice
    • fiancée
    • get rich quick
    • spending money
    • lost money
    • lost wallet
    • complicity
    • black american
    • playing cards
    • united states
    • car
    • french director
    • french producer
    • money found
    • found money
    • partners in crimes