Nothing But Lies
Synopsis
George Cross, a junior partner in the advertising agency of Nigh and Cross, goes to his office one evening to get a plate for a newspaper and surprises Allan Nigh, his partner's son, who has been distributing a leaflet exposing the lies of the advertising firm. Rosie, a member of the "Truth Society" to which Allan belongs, is hiding in the next room. George sends Allan to the newspaper office and then discovers Rosie. Shortly thereafter, Nigh and his daughter Ann, who is also Allan's sweetheart, arrive and George lies his way out of a compromising situation. Soon after, a detective arrives to investigate a front-page exposé on the circulars that Allan has written. When the advertisers realize that the exposé is actually the best campaign ever conceived, the supposed detective offers Allan a tremendous salary to write ads for him, Rosie reveals herself as a reporter from the Journal and Allan and Ann reconcile.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence C. Windom
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor, Aaron Hoffman
- Original Title
- Nothing But Lies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Taylor Holmes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence C. Windom
Stanner E.V. Taylor, Aaron Hoffman
Jacob A. Badaracco
Department Leadership Roster
Jacob A. Badaracco
Director of Photography
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
Lawrence C. Windom
Director
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What is Nothing But Lies about?
George Cross, a junior partner in the advertising agency of Nigh and Cross, goes to his office one evening to get a plate for a newspaper and surprises Allan Nigh, his partner's son, who has been distributing a leaflet exposing the lies of the advertising firm. Rosie, a member of the "Truth Society" to which Allan belongs, is hiding in the next room. George sends Allan to the newspaper office and then discovers Rosie. Shortly thereafter, Nigh and his daughter Ann, who is also Allan's sweetheart, arrive and George lies his way out of a compromising situation. Soon after, a detective arrives to investigate a front-page exposé on the circulars that Allan has written. When the advertisers realize that the exposé is actually the best campaign ever conceived, the supposed detective offers Allan a tremendous salary to write ads for him, Rosie reveals herself as a reporter from the Journal and Allan and Ann reconcile.
Who directed Nothing But Lies?
Nothing But Lies was directed by Lawrence C. Windom.
Who stars in Nothing But Lies?
The principal cast of Nothing But Lies includes Taylor Holmes, Justine Johnstone, John Junior, Gypsy O'Brien, Jack McGowan.
When was Nothing But Lies released and how long is it?
Nothing But Lies was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.