The Fortunate Fool_
A wealthy author, looking for material, 'adopts' an incorrigible thief he finds in the streets, together with an attractive typist who is down on her luck.
Starring
Hugh Wakefield, Joan Wyndham, Jack Raine
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Fortunate Fool was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
A wealthy author, looking for material, 'adopts' an incorrigible thief he finds in the streets, together with an attractive typist who is down on her luck.
The Fortunate Fool is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 13m.
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What is The Fortunate Fool about?
A wealthy author, looking for material, 'adopts' an incorrigible thief he finds in the streets, together with an attractive typist who is down on her luck.
How long is The Fortunate Fool?
The Fortunate Fool has a runtime of 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Who stars in The Fortunate Fool?
The cast of The Fortunate Fool includes Hugh Wakefield, Joan Wyndham, Jack Raine, Elizabeth Jenns, Arthur Chesney.
What is the rating of The Fortunate Fool?
The Fortunate Fool has a rating of 4.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
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Comedy