

The White Lie
Synopsis
Gordon Kingsley lives happily with his wife Dorothy and little daughter Mary Jane. On visiting the home of San Francisco architect Frank Mason, he is shocked to discover a portrait of his own wife and daughter. Suspecting the worst of Dorothy, he hires a private detective....
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September 2, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hickman
- Screenplay & Story
- William Parker, Julian La Mothe
- Original Title
- The White Lie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paralta Plays Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hickman
William Parker, Julian La Mothe
Clyde De Vinna
Department Leadership Roster
William Parker
Writer
Howard Hickman
Director
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Lie
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What is The White Lie about?
Gordon Kingsley lives happily with his wife Dorothy and little daughter Mary Jane. On visiting the home of San Francisco architect Frank Mason, he is shocked to discover a portrait of his own wife and daughter. Suspecting the worst of Dorothy, he hires a private detective....
Who directed The White Lie?
The White Lie was directed by Howard Hickman.
Who stars in The White Lie?
The principal cast of The White Lie includes Bessie Barriscale, Edward Coxen, Charles Gunn, Mary Jane Irving, Jim Farley.
When was The White Lie released and how long is it?
The White Lie was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.















