The Lie
Synopsis
Elinor Shale's happiness at being engaged to Gerald Forster is interrupted by the arrival of her sister Lucy, who confesses that she will soon give birth to an illegitimate child. Elinor goes into seclusion with her sister until the baby is born and then tries to find a foster mother. Seeking to estrange Gerald from Elinor so that she may marry him herself, Lucy convinces him that Elinor is the child's mother. After Lucy and Gerald's marriage, Elinor learns of her sister's perfidy and resolves to tell Gerald the truth, but at the sight of their happiness, she relents and returns home.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Searle Dawley
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Arthur Jones, Charles Maigne
- Original Title
- The Lie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Searle Dawley
Henry Arthur Jones, Charles Maigne
Department Leadership Roster
J. Searle Dawley
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lie
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What is The Lie about?
Elinor Shale's happiness at being engaged to Gerald Forster is interrupted by the arrival of her sister Lucy, who confesses that she will soon give birth to an illegitimate child. Elinor goes into seclusion with her sister until the baby is born and then tries to find a foster mother. Seeking to estrange Gerald from Elinor so that she may marry him herself, Lucy convinces him that Elinor is the child's mother. After Lucy and Gerald's marriage, Elinor learns of her sister's perfidy and resolves to tell Gerald the truth, but at the sight of their happiness, she relents and returns home.
Who directed The Lie?
The Lie was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
Who stars in The Lie?
The principal cast of The Lie includes Elsie Ferguson, David Powell, John L. Shine, Percy Marmont, Charles Sutton.
When was The Lie released and how long is it?
The Lie was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lie?
The Lie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).