The Innocent Lie
Synopsis
Nora O'Brien leaves Ireland to visit her brother in America. On the trip she suffers a concussion, and soon is mistaken for another Irish girl named Nora who is on her way to visit her aunt in the US, Mrs. Watson, who has not seen her niece in many years. Nora, still somewhat dazed from her injury, is taken to the Watsons' home, and when Mrs. Watson's son Jack returns from college, he falls in love with her but cannot express it to her because he believes she is his cousin. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Zellner
- Original Title
- The Innocent Lie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Olcott
Lois Zellner, Hugh Ford
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Olcott
Director
Lois Zellner
Screenplay
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What is The Innocent Lie about?
Nora O'Brien leaves Ireland to visit her brother in America. On the trip she suffers a concussion, and soon is mistaken for another Irish girl named Nora who is on her way to visit her aunt in the US, Mrs. Watson, who has not seen her niece in many years. Nora, still somewhat dazed from her injury, is taken to the Watsons' home, and when Mrs. Watson's son Jack returns from college, he falls in love with her but cannot express it to her because he believes she is his cousin. Complications ensue.
Who directed The Innocent Lie?
The Innocent Lie was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in The Innocent Lie?
The principal cast of The Innocent Lie includes Valentine Grant, J.J. Clark, J. Morris Foster, Hunter Arden, Robert Cain.
When was The Innocent Lie released and how long is it?
The Innocent Lie was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.