Gilded Lies (1921)

Now- he was going to horsewhip the man whose gilded lies had robbed him of his treasure.

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When Keene McComb, a young explorer on an expedition to the North Pole, is given up for lost, his fiancée, Hester Thorpe, is coerced by an ambitious aunt into marrying Martin Ward, a man of reputed wealth. McComb survives, however, and returns to New York a few hours after the marriage. Later, Hester seeks his protection when Ward strikes her because of her refusal to ask McComb for money, and when it appears that Ward has committed suicide she and McComb are married. Ward is still alive, however, but he meets his death on a rocky precipice.

Director: William P.S. Earle
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Selznick Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilded Lies about?
When Keene McComb, a young explorer on an expedition to the North Pole, is given up for lost, his fiancée, Hester Thorpe, is coerced by an ambitious aunt into marrying Martin Ward, a man of reputed wealth. McComb survives, however, and returns to New York a few hours after the marriage. Later, Hester seeks his protection when Ward strikes her because of her refusal to ask McComb for money, and when it appears that Ward has committed suicide she and McComb are married. Ward is still alive, however, but he meets his death on a rocky precipice.
Who directed Gilded Lies?
Gilded Lies was directed by William P.S. Earle.
Who stars in Gilded Lies?
Gilded Lies stars Eugene O'Brien, Martha Mansfield, Frank Whitson, George Stewart, Arthur Donaldson.
How long is Gilded Lies?
Gilded Lies has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Gilded Lies?
Gilded Lies is a Drama film.
Where was Gilded Lies produced?
Gilded Lies was produced in United States of America.