Her Splendid Folly

Her Splendid Folly is a 1933 American comedy drama film directed by William A. O'Connor and starring Lilian Bond, Theodore von Eltz and Beryl Mercer. It was produced as a second feature by the independent producer Willis Kent.

Plot

Jill McAllister is behind on her rent, and takes a job at a film studio as a double for diva-like film star Laura Gerrard whom she strongly resembles. When Laura is badly injured in a car accident, studio head Solomon Ginsberg persuades Jill to take over her role.

Cast

• Lilian Bond as Jill McAllister / Laura Gerard
• Theodore von Eltz as Wallace Morley / John Ebbetts
• Alexander Carr as Solomon Ginsberg
• Beryl Mercer as Mrs. McAllister
• J. Frank Glendon as Charles Hemingway
• Lloyd Whitlock as John DeSylva
• Roberta Gale as Sally Lee
• Frances Lee as Natalie
• Louise Beavers as Anastasia
• William P. Burt as Justice of the Peace
• Harry Todd as Witness
• Mary Gordon as Mrs. Clancey

References

Bibliography

• Fetrow, Alan G. Sound films, 1927-1939: a United States Filmography. McFarland, 1992.
• Pitts, Michael R. Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. McFarland & Company, 2005.

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