The Fortunate Fool
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| The Fortunate Fool | |
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| Directed by | Norman Walker |
| Written by | Dion Titheradge |
| Produced by | Jack Eppel |
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| Cinematography | Alan Lawson |
| Edited by | David Lean |
Production company | Jack Eppel Productions |
| Distributed by | Associated British Film Distributors |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Fortunate Fool is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Norman Walker and starring Hugh Wakefield, Joan Wyndham and Jack Raine.[2][3] It was written by Dion Titheradge from his play.[2]
Searching for inspiration among the homeless people on the London Embankment, a prosperous writer brings a young woman and a former prizefighter back to his home. A romance soon blossoms between the author and the girl, until she discovers he has been hiding his true wealth and status. Her departure is further complicated when the author's spiteful relatives falsely accuse her of stealing a priceless miniature. The truth eventually comes out, leading to a happy ending.[4]
Cast
- Hugh Wakefield as Jim Falconer
- Joan Wyndham as Helen
- Jack Raine credited as Jack Raines as Gerald
- Elizabeth Jenns as Mildred
- Arthur Chesney as Batty
- Sara Allgood as Rose
- Bobbie Comber as Marlowe
- Mary Mayfren as Mrs Falconer
Production
The film was made at Ealing Studios as a quota quickie,[5] edited by David Lean.[2] The sets were by the art director Wilfred Shingleton.