Folly of Vanity

Folly of Vanity (A 1925 Queen of Sheba and Dazzling Dramatic Fantasy)

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.

Top Cast

Billie Dove

As Alice (modern sequence)

Jack Mulhall

As Robert (modern sequence)

Betty Blythe

As Mrs. Ridgeway (modern sequence)

John St. Polis

As Ridgeway (modern sequence)

Fred Becker

As The Banker (modern sequence)

Byron Munson

As Old Johnny (modern sequence)

Edna Mae Cooper

As Russian Vamp (modern sequence)

Fronzie Gunn

As Scandinavian (modern sequence)

Marcella Daly

As French Woman (modern sequence)

Lotus Thompson

As Blond Gold Digger (modern sequence)