Tom VanDorn — In the Heart of a Fool Character Profile

About Tom VanDorn

Lawyer and Henry Fenn's partner who marries Laura. He engages in an affair with Margaret, leading to his divorce from Laura. During the mine strike melee, he threatens Grant's son, resulting in the child's death, and is subsequently killed by Margaret.

Character Facts

Played by

Philo McCullough

Appears in

In the Heart of a Fool (1920)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Tom VanDorn — Professional Law Partner — Henry Fenn (Ward Crane)

  Fenn and Tom operate as professional partners in the town's legal establishment.

• Tom VanDorn — Romantic Affair Partner — Margaret Muller (Anna Q. Nilsson)

  Margaret engages in a destructive affair with Tom, undermining his marriage to Laura.

• Tom VanDorn — Conflict Rival — Grant Adams (James Kirkwood)

  Tom becomes a direct antagonist to Grant during the labor dispute, using violence to force compliance.

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More characters from In the Heart of a Fool

• Grant Adams (James Kirkwood)
• Margaret Muller (Anna Q. Nilsson)
• Laura Nesbit (Mary Thurman)
• Henry Fenn (Ward Crane)
• Dr. Nesbit (John Burton)
• Mortie Sands (Arthur Hoyt)
• Extra (uncredited) (Claire Windsor)
• Mrs. Nesbit (Margaret Campbell)
• Daniel Sands (Percy Challenger)