The Magnificent Lie
“DID SHE CHEAT? Heartless lies turned to heartful love under the spell of truth!”
Synopsis
A nightclub singer, taking pity on a blind soldier, pretends that she is the woman he once loved before he was wounded.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Berthold Viertel
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Merrick
- Original Title
- The Magnificent Lie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Berthold Viertel
Leonard Merrick, Vincent Lawrence, Samson Raphaelson
Department Leadership Roster
Berthold Viertel
Director
Vincent Lawrence
Writer
Leonard Merrick
Screenplay
Samson Raphaelson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magnificent Lie
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What is The Magnificent Lie about?
A nightclub singer, taking pity on a blind soldier, pretends that she is the woman he once loved before he was wounded.
Who directed The Magnificent Lie?
The Magnificent Lie was directed by Berthold Viertel.
Who stars in The Magnificent Lie?
The principal cast of The Magnificent Lie includes Ruth Chatterton, Ralph Bellamy, Stuart Erwin, Françoise Rosay, Sam Hardy.
When was The Magnificent Lie released and how long is it?
The Magnificent Lie was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magnificent Lie?
The Magnificent Lie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).