''The Fool'' is a 1925 American silent

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directed by

Harry Millarde Harry F. Millarde (November 12, 1885 – November 2, 1931) was a pioneer American silent film actor and director. Biography Millarde was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and began his acting in film in 1913 with Kalem Studios in New York City. In 19 ...

. It is based on the 1922 play ''The Fool'' by Channing Pollock.

Plot

As described in a film magazine review, the

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of a wealthy church loses the sympathy and support of parishioners when he preaches the doctrine of Christ to sacrifice worldly goods. He establishes a mission among the lower classes and, although he is beaten for his efforts, he gains happiness by doing good.

Cast

Preservation

With no prints of ''The Fool'' located in any film archives, it is a

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.''The Fool'' at Arne Andersen's Lost Film Files: ''Lost 1925 Fox films''
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* * 1925 films Lost American films American films based on plays Films directed by Harry F. Millarde Fox Film films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films 1925 drama films 1925 lost films Lost drama films 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub

Plot

Cast

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