The Truthful Liar
Synopsis
Bored by her hardworking husband, Tess goes to an illegal gambling den with a former suitor, Arthur Sinclair. The den is robbed and subsequently raided by police. Tess loses her rings and lies to her husband about her whereabouts. Her lies are exposed when the rings are found by the police. While trying to manage the fallout, she writes a compromising letter that is intercepted and used to blackmail her for $15,000. After being embroiled in further dangerous, fraudulent activity, her innocence regarding the robbery and associated crimes is established through the confession of a criminal named Peter Vanetti.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas N. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- Percy Heath, Will J. Payne
- Original Title
- The Truthful Liar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas N. Heffron
Percy Heath, Will J. Payne
William E. Collins
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas N. Heffron
Director
William E. Collins
Director of Photography
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What is The Truthful Liar about?
Bored by her hardworking husband, Tess goes to an illegal gambling den with a former suitor, Arthur Sinclair. The den is robbed and subsequently raided by police. Tess loses her rings and lies to her husband about her whereabouts. Her lies are exposed when the rings are found by the police. While trying to manage the fallout, she writes a compromising letter that is intercepted and used to blackmail her for $15,000. After being embroiled in further dangerous, fraudulent activity, her innocence regarding the robbery and associated crimes is established through the confession of a criminal named Peter Vanetti.
Who directed The Truthful Liar?
The Truthful Liar was directed by Thomas N. Heffron.
Who stars in The Truthful Liar?
The principal cast of The Truthful Liar includes Wanda Hawley, Edward Hearn, Charles A. Stevenson, Casson Ferguson, Lloyd Whitlock.
When was The Truthful Liar released and how long is it?
The Truthful Liar was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.