The Peddler of Lies
Synopsis
At a party thrown at the Metcalf estate, the Marquise D'Irancy's Sultana diamond disappears when the lights go out during a power failure. Suspected of the crime is William Kirkland, the wastrel son of the wealthy Kirkland family, but William's sister Diana comes to his defense. Aiding her in the investigation is Clamp, a wandering peddler.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. Dowlan
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip D. Hurn, Henry C. Rowland
- Original Title
- The Peddler of Lies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. Dowlan
Philip D. Hurn, Henry C. Rowland
Department Leadership Roster
William C. Dowlan
Director
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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What is The Peddler of Lies about?
At a party thrown at the Metcalf estate, the Marquise D'Irancy's Sultana diamond disappears when the lights go out during a power failure. Suspected of the crime is William Kirkland, the wastrel son of the wealthy Kirkland family, but William's sister Diana comes to his defense. Aiding her in the investigation is Clamp, a wandering peddler.
Who directed The Peddler of Lies?
The Peddler of Lies was directed by William C. Dowlan.
Who stars in The Peddler of Lies?
The principal cast of The Peddler of Lies includes Frank Mayo, Ora Carew, Ora Devereaux, Harold Miller, Dagmar Godowsky.
When was The Peddler of Lies released and how long is it?
The Peddler of Lies was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Peddler of Lies based on a book or true story?
The Peddler of Lies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry C. Rowland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Peddler of Lies?
The Peddler of Lies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).