Public Domain Movies | A Fool There Was
"A Fool There Was" is a 1915 American silent film directed by Frank Powell, based on the 1909 play "A Fool There Was" by Porter Emerson Browne, which in turn was based on the poem "The Vampire" by Rudyard Kipling. Here's a summary of the plot:
The film follows the story of a successful lawyer named John Schuyler, portrayed by Edward José, who is happily married with a family. Schuyler encounters a seductive and enigmatic woman known only as "The Vampire" (played by Theda Bara), who captivates him with her beauty and allure.
Despite his initial resistance, Schuyler becomes increasingly infatuated with the Vampire, abandoning his family and career to be with her. The Vampire exploits Schuyler's obsession for her own gain, leading him down a path of self-destruction.
As the plot unfolds, Schuyler's life spirals out of control as he becomes more entangled in the Vampire's web of manipulation and deceit. His once-promising career collapses, and he becomes a shadow of his former self, completely consumed by his obsession with the Vampire.
Meanwhile, Schuyler's family and friends try to intervene and save him from the clutches of the Vampire, but their efforts are in vain as Schuyler remains under her spell.
The film's climax sees Schuyler's tragic downfall as he becomes increasingly isolated and desperate, unable to break free from the Vampire's hold. In the end, Schuyler is left broken and defeated, a mere shell of the man he once was, while the Vampire moves on to her next victim, leaving a trail of destruction in her wake (1915).
Director: Frank Powell
Stars: Runa Hodges, Mabel Frenyear, Edward José
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