A Fool and His Money (1912 film)

It was directed by Alice Guy-Blaché, who is widely considered the first female film director.

[1][2][3] The plot involves a man who becomes suddenly wealthy, takes on an aristocratic lifestyle, and becomes engaged to a woman, Lindy, who had scorned him when he was poor.

He soon loses his money to a card shark who immediately wins the affection of his fiancée.

Sam Jones, the film's main character, is played by James Russell.

[1] It was shown publicly on July 29, 2018, at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles.