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The Deception

2.0/10

March 22, 1909

7 minutes

D.W. Griffith

Drama

Overview

A wife offers to support her artist husband by teaching piano. She can't find work at the conservatory, and ends up working in a laundry, without telling him the truth. When he discovers her lie, he is determined to leave her, until she is injured and he understands the sacrifice she made for him.

Movie Details

Release Date

March 22, 1909

Runtime

7 minutes

Director

D.W. Griffith

Rating

2.0/10

Production Companies

American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

Cast

Barry O'Moore

Harvey Colton

Florence Lawrence

Mabel Colton

Harry Solter

Harvey's Friend

Owen Moore

The Rich Patron

Arthur V. Johnson

The Rich Patron's Secretary / Man in Top Hat

Mack Sennett

The Doctor

Charles Inslee

The Landlord