Top Cast
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Edna Mae Harris
Elsie Bellwood
Carman Newsome
Benjamin Hadnot
Robert Earl Jones
Detective Wenzer
Frances E. Williams
Elizabeth Green
Cherokee Thornton
John Landry
Slim Thompson
Clyde Landry
Gladys Williams
Aunt Josephine
Juano Hernández
Rev. Bryson
Henry 'Gang' Gines
Ned Green
Don De Leo
Farina, a club owner
Charles La Torre
Garotti, a club owner
Robert Paquin
District Attorney Eckert
Amanda Randolph
Matron
Teddy Hall
Young Boy
George Reynolds
Lt. of Police (Donovan)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Micheaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Micheaux
- Original Score
- Jack Shilkret
- Original Title
- Lying Lips
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Micheaux Picture Corporation, Micheaux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
Jack Shilkret
Lester Lang
Leonard Weiss
Oscar Micheaux, Hubert Julian
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Micheaux
Director
Oscar Micheaux
Producer
Oscar Micheaux
Writer
Hubert Julian
Producer
Leonard Weiss
Editor
Jack Shilkret
Original Music Composer
Lester Lang
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lying Lips.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lying Lips
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lying Lips about?
A nightclub singer refuses to "date" customers, so she's framed for the murder of her aunt.
Who directed Lying Lips?
Lying Lips was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Who stars in Lying Lips?
The principal cast of Lying Lips includes Edna Mae Harris, Carman Newsome, Robert Earl Jones, Frances E. Williams, Cherokee Thornton.
When was Lying Lips released and how long is it?
Lying Lips was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Lying Lips?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lying Lips was composed by Jack Shilkret.