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.^[1] It was produced as a second feature by the independent producer Willis Kent.^[2]

Her Splendid Folly
Directed by	William A. O'Connor
Written by	Willis Kent
Based on	Her Splendid Folly by Beulah Poynter
Produced by	Willis Kent
Starring	Lilian Bond Theodore von Eltz Beryl Mercer
Cinematography	Jules Cronjager James Diamond
Edited by	S. Roy Luby
Music by	Lee Zahler
Production company	Willis Kent Productions
Distributed by	Progressive Pictures
Release date	January 28, 1933 (1933-01-28)
Running time	60 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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