Folly of Vanity

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Billie DoveAlice (modern sequence)

Jack MulhallRobert (modern sequence)

Betty BlytheMrs. Ridgeway (modern sequence)

John St. PolisRidgeway (modern sequence)

Fred Becker

Fred BeckerThe Banker (modern sequence)

Byron MunsonOld Johnny (modern sequence)

Edna Mae CooperRussian Vamp (modern sequence)

Fronzie Gunn

Fronzie GunnScandinavian (modern sequence)

Marcella Daly

Marcella DalyFrench Woman (modern sequence)

Lotus ThompsonBlond Gold Digger (modern sequence)

Consuelo

ConsueloThetis (fantasy sequence)

Jean La Motte

Jean La MotteLorelei (fantasy sequence)