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When False Tongues Speak

Synopsis

After Mary Page marries Fred Walton, she soon discovers that he is a womanizer. She tries to ignore Fred's affairs but, refuses to file for divorce even when Platt Sinclair, her husband's lawyer, urges her to do so. Mary does not realize that Sinclair is actually helping Fred, who is in love with his current mistress, Helen Lee, and wants to marry her. To escape her misery, Mary organizes a settlement house in the slums and there meets reporter Eric Mann, with whom she becomes very close.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 8, 1917

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Carl Harbaugh
Original Title
When False Tongues Speak
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
Fox Film Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Carl Harbaugh

Department Leadership Roster

Carl Harbaugh

Carl Harbaugh

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About When False Tongues Speak

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is When False Tongues Speak about?

After Mary Page marries Fred Walton, she soon discovers that he is a womanizer. She tries to ignore Fred's affairs but, refuses to file for divorce even when Platt Sinclair, her husband's lawyer, urges her to do so. Mary does not realize that Sinclair is actually helping Fred, who is in love with his current mistress, Helen Lee, and wants to marry her. To escape her misery, Mary organizes a settlement house in the slums and there meets reporter Eric Mann, with whom she becomes very close.

Who directed When False Tongues Speak?

When False Tongues Speak was directed by Carl Harbaugh.

Who stars in When False Tongues Speak?

The principal cast of When False Tongues Speak includes Virginia Pearson, Carl Harbaugh, Hardee Kirkland, Claire Whitney, Carl Eckstrom.

When was When False Tongues Speak released and how long is it?

When False Tongues Speak was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.