A Fool There Was (1915)

5.0/10 67 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Theda Bara

The Vampire

Edward José

John Schuyler

May Allison

The Wife's Sister

Clifford Bruce

The Friend

Frank Powell

The Doctor

Creighton Hale

Young Man at Wild Party (uncredited)

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