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The Painted Lie

Mar 19, 1917 · 50m
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Drama

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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.

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CAST

Crane Wilbur
Lieutenant David Graton
Harrish Ingraham
Karl Von Eric
Mae Gaston
Diana Welland
Ida Lewis
David's Mother
Marie Corteaux
Marcia
Directed by Robert Broadwell

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
David Horsley Productions
Country
US

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