Folly of Vanity (1924)

A young husband and wife, Alice and Robert, attend an extravagant party given by one of Robert's wealthy clients, Ridgeway. At the party Alice accepts a gift of a pearl necklace from her wealthy host and in consequence has a misunderstanding with Robert. All of Ridgeway's guests are invited on a yachting cruise during which Ridgeway is attentive to Alice, while Robert flirts with a wealthy widow. One night, Alice dreams that, when Ridgeway tries to attack her, she jumps into the sea and is carried to Neptune's court. There a festival is held in her honor, and she is shown the most beautiful of the sea's sirens. When a witch discovers that the pearl necklace has made a mark of vanity on Alice's neck, Neptune orders her from the deep. Alice awakens, returns the necklace to Ridgeway, and is reconciled with Robert.

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Summary Details
Running Time1 hr
GenresDrama Fantasy
FilmmakersRole
Maurice Elvey Director
Henry Otto Director
Charles Darnton Writer
Edfrid A. Bingham Writer
Joseph H. August Cinematographer
G.O. Post Cinematographer
Joseph A. Valentine Cinematographer
CastRole
Billie Dove
Jack Mulhall
Betty Blythe
John St. Polis