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  • Fools and Riches (1923)
  • 50 min | Drama
Fools and Riches (1923)
50 min | Drama

During his lifetime John Dorgan is unsuccessful in his attempts to cure his son, Jimmy, of his spendthrift ways, but his will leaves only a part of his fortune to Jimmy, while explaining where to dig for the rest. With the help of his ...See moreDuring his lifetime John Dorgan is unsuccessful in his attempts to cure his son, Jimmy, of his spendthrift ways, but his will leaves only a part of his fortune to Jimmy, while explaining where to dig for the rest. With the help of his friends, Jimmy rapidly goes broke. Nellie Blye stands by him, however, and encourages him to get a job. While working as a waiter, he overhears information with which he prevents a railroad from being taken over and is rewarded with a position in the company. He follows his father's directions, finds the rest of his inheritance, and marries Nellie. Written by AFI See less
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Writers
George C. Hull (scenario) (as George Hull) | Frederick J. Jackson (story) | Charles Kenyon (scenario)
Cinematographer
Allen M. Davey (as Allen Davey)
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Updated May 7, 1923

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May 7, 1923 (United States)

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Herbert Rawlinson
Jimmy Dorgan Jimmy Dorgan   See fewer
Katherine Perry
Nellie Blye Nellie Blye   See fewer
Tully Marshall
John Dorgan John Dorgan   See fewer
Doris Pawn
Bernice Lorraine Bernice Lorraine   See fewer
Arthur Stuart Hull
Dick McCann (as Arthur S. Hull) Dick McCann (as Arthur S. Hull)   See fewer
Nick De Ruiz
Frasconi (as Nicholas De Ruiz) Frasconi (as Nicholas De Ruiz)   See fewer
Roy Laidlaw
Lawyer Lawyer   See fewer
John Cossar
President of the Railroad President of the Railroad   See fewer
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