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The Painted Lie

March 19, 1917

50 minutes

Robert Broadwell

Drama

Overview

A socialite accepts a portrait sitting with a renowned artist, despite her fiancé's objections. After the sitting, the artist tries to embrace her, but she repulses him. In retaliation, the artist conceives a plan to paint her nude, and upon exhibiting the portrait, aims to destroy her reputation.

Movie Details

Release Date

March 19, 1917

Runtime

50 minutes

Director

Robert Broadwell

Production Companies

David Horsley Productions

Cast

Crane Wilbur

Lieutenant David Graton

Harrish Ingraham

Karl Von Eric

Mae Gaston

Diana Welland

Ida Lewis

David's Mother

Marie Corteaux

Marcia