The Joyous Liar
“Everyone hates a liar, but when it is done to protect a girl's name -Well that's different.”
Synopsis
Burke Harlan an artist, saves Anne Warren from auto thieves, but he is wrongfully arrested and accused of stealing her car. The girl's father is a criminologist and has Harlan released into his custody as he would like to try to reform the young man. Harlan finds this highly amusing and goes along with the idea, mainly because it will allow him to be nearer lovely Anne. He does his best at convincing he is a delinquent, however Anne has a beau who is the police commissioner. But the clever Harlan outwits everyone and elopes with Anne before revealing his true identity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest C. Warde
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cunningham
- Original Title
- The Joyous Liar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Robert Brunton Productions, J. Warren Kerrigan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest C. Warde
Jack Cunningham
Charles E. Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest C. Warde
Director
Jack Cunningham
Screenplay
Charles E. Kaufman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Joyous Liar
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What is The Joyous Liar about?
Burke Harlan an artist, saves Anne Warren from auto thieves, but he is wrongfully arrested and accused of stealing her car. The girl's father is a criminologist and has Harlan released into his custody as he would like to try to reform the young man. Harlan finds this highly amusing and goes along with the idea, mainly because it will allow him to be nearer lovely Anne. He does his best at convincing he is a delinquent, however Anne has a beau who is the police commissioner. But the clever Harlan outwits everyone and elopes with Anne before revealing his true identity.
Who directed The Joyous Liar?
The Joyous Liar was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
Who stars in The Joyous Liar?
The principal cast of The Joyous Liar includes J. Warren Kerrigan, Lillian Walker, Joseph J. Dowling, Pell Trenton, Alfred Hollingsworth.
When was The Joyous Liar released and how long is it?
The Joyous Liar was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.