The Tower of Lies
“Shielded from the truths of a world of men, a girl suddenly meets its problems face to face...You'll suffer and rejoice with her, you'll be touched as never before by her struggle to redeem herself through a great love.”
Synopsis
After his beloved daughter leaves for the city to pay off his debt, an old farmer goes mad when her letters become less frequent and it is suspected she may be using her body to get the money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Sjöström
- Screenplay & Story
- Marian Ainslee, Ruth Cummings, Agnes Christine Johnston, Max Marcin, Selma Lagerlöf
- Original Title
- The Tower of Lies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Sjöström
Marian Ainslee, Ruth Cummings, Agnes Christine Johnston, Max Marcin, Selma Lagerlöf
Percy Hilburn
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Sjöström
Director
Marian Ainslee
Writer
Ruth Cummings
Writer
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
Max Marcin
Writer
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tower of Lies
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What is The Tower of Lies about?
After his beloved daughter leaves for the city to pay off his debt, an old farmer goes mad when her letters become less frequent and it is suspected she may be using her body to get the money.
Who directed The Tower of Lies?
The Tower of Lies was directed by Victor Sjöström.
Who stars in The Tower of Lies?
The principal cast of The Tower of Lies includes Norma Shearer, Lon Chaney, Ian Keith, Claire McDowell, William Haines.
When was The Tower of Lies released and how long is it?
The Tower of Lies was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Tower of Lies based on a book or true story?
The Tower of Lies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Selma Lagerlöf".