The Folly of Revenge (1916)
Antonio Bordiga, a young sculptor, living in the Latin Quarter of New Orleans, is commissioned by William Baker, a rich, but degenerate, clubman, to carve a statue for him. Antonio is unable to secure a woman sufficiently beautiful in body and soul to pose for the statue and loses interest in his work. He is gazing out of his studio window one sunny afternoon when his attention is attracted to a young man forcibly kissing a girl. He rushes to her aid. She is so beautiful that he begs her to pose for him. She acquiesces.
Director: Walter Morton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 19, 1916
Cast
- Warren E. Lyle - Antonio Bordiga
- Leatrice Joy - Antonio's Daughter
Production: Nola Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Walter Morton
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Folly of Revenge about?
- Antonio Bordiga, a young sculptor, living in the Latin Quarter of New Orleans, is commissioned by William Baker, a rich, but degenerate, clubman, to carve a statue for him. Antonio is unable to secure a woman sufficiently beautiful in body and soul to pose for the statue and loses interest in his work. He is gazing out of his studio window one sunny afternoon when his attention is attracted to a young man forcibly kissing a girl. He rushes to her aid. She is so beautiful that he begs her to pose for him. She acquiesces.
- Who directed The Folly of Revenge?
- The Folly of Revenge was directed by Walter Morton.
- Who stars in The Folly of Revenge?
- The Folly of Revenge stars Warren E. Lyle, Leatrice Joy.
- How long is The Folly of Revenge?
- The Folly of Revenge has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Folly of Revenge?
- The Folly of Revenge is a Drama film.
- Where was The Folly of Revenge produced?
- The Folly of Revenge was produced in United States of America.