A Fool's Advice
A Fool's Advice

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A Fool's Advice

1932
Movie
63 min
English

An elevator operator invents a machine that he believes can help to defeat a corrupt politician in the city's upcoming mayoral election.

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Director: Henry C. SmithGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a fortune but finds herself pursued by greedy relatives and suitors. She devises a plan to expose their true intentions by pretending to be an impoverished orphan.

Critical Reception

This early comedy was a modest success, appreciated for its lighthearted premise and the charm of its lead actress. While not a groundbreaking film, it offered simple entertainment typical of the era, with critics noting its predictable but enjoyable storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lightweight and somewhat formulaic comedy.

  • Sidney Fox provides a likable performance as the heiress.

  • Entertaining in a simple, old-fashioned way.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Sidney Fox, the film's lead, was a promising actress in the early 1930s but her career was cut tragically short.

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