Product Description

Written By: Teleplay Ron Cowen, based on the Sherwood Anderson classic

Starring: Ron Howard, Amy Irving

Directed By: Noel Black Traveling from town to town during the summer of 1919, young Andy (Ron Howard) has left his Ohio home in search of adventure and romance as a horse trainer on the country fair racing circuit.

More than a little "wet behind the ears", Andy learns a bittersweet lesson about life when he meets Lucy (Amy Irving, Academy Award Nominee), the girl of his dreams at the racetrack one day. Ashamed of his occupation, Andy leads Lucy to believe he's wealthy.

Soon one deception leads to another, until there is no way to tell Lucy the truth. The irony of the story is that Lucy and Andy have fallen deeply in love. As Andy dejectedly admits on his way out of town, all is lost because "I'M A FOOL."

DVD Features: Author Bio, Actor Bio, Printable Study Guide, About the American Short Story Collection, Audio Interview – Robert Geller, Henry Fonda Intro

Seen on PBS

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #105184 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-01-10
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 38 minutes

Associated Press, Los Angeles
"The American Short Story…first rate. Don’t Miss it."

Customer Reviews

Everyone can relate to this story
From the start, the narrator always tried to find an easy way through life. Even though the narrator had good intentions by impressing the beautiful woman with lies about his vast wealth, the lies were the same reason that he lost her forever. Good story. END

the best of the television years available.
Im A fool is the best production for tv that Dean ever did. Though not the best quality it has a timeless story, eddie(green acres) Albert and a 16 year-old Natalie Wood. Deans performance Stands out for its truth and honesty.

I really enjoyed this video
This is a wonderful performance by James Dean. It should be in every Dean fan's library. Parts of his performance are reminiscent of Chaplin's 'little tramp' character. This video really shows how talented JD was.