The Root of Evil (1912)
A woman, driven by envy, is convinced that her husband loves another woman, leading her to a vengeful act that ultimately destroys her own happiness.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: March 18, 1912
Cast
- Dorothy Bernard - The Wealthy Man's Daughter
- Edward Dillon - The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband
- J. Jiquel Lanoe - The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler
- Ynez Seabury - The Granddaughter
- Alfred Paget - The Landlord
- Charles Hill Mailes - The Doctor
- William J. Butler - The Wealthy Man
- Harry Hyde - The Faithful Servant
- John T. Dillon - The Estate Lawyer
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
jealousy
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Root of Evil about?
- A woman, driven by envy, is convinced that her husband loves another woman, leading her to a vengeful act that ultimately destroys her own happiness.
- Who directed The Root of Evil?
- The Root of Evil was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Root of Evil?
- The Root of Evil stars Dorothy Bernard, Edward Dillon, J. Jiquel Lanoe, Ynez Seabury, Alfred Paget, Charles Hill Mailes.
- How long is The Root of Evil?
- The Root of Evil has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is The Root of Evil?
- The Root of Evil is a Drama film.
- Where was The Root of Evil produced?
- The Root of Evil was produced in United States of America.