The Joyous Liar (1919)
Everyone hates a liar, but when it is done to protect a girl's name -Well that's different.
Burke Harlan an artist, saves Anne Warren from auto thieves, but he is wrongfully arrested and accused of stealing her car. The girl's father is a criminologist and has Harlan released into his custody as he would like to try to reform the young man. Harlan finds this highly amusing and goes along with the idea, mainly because it will allow him to be nearer lovely Anne. He does his best at convincing he is a delinquent, however Anne has a beau who is the police commissioner. But the clever Harlan outwits everyone and elopes with Anne before revealing his true identity.
Director: Ernest C. Warde
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 1, 1919
Cast
- J. Warren Kerrigan - Burke Harlan
- Lillian Walker - Anne Warren
- Joseph J. Dowling - Wilbur Warren
- Pell Trenton - Jimmy MacDonald
- Alfred Hollingsworth - James MacDonald, Sr.
- Albert R. Cody - James Roth
Screenplay
- Jack Cunningham (Screenplay)
- Jack Cunningham (Story)
Cinematography: Charles E. Kaufman
Production: Robert Brunton Productions, J. Warren Kerrigan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Ernest C. Warde
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Joyous Liar about?
- Burke Harlan an artist, saves Anne Warren from auto thieves, but he is wrongfully arrested and accused of stealing her car. The girl's father is a criminologist and has Harlan released into his custody as he would like to try to reform the young man. Harlan finds this highly amusing and goes along with the idea, mainly because it will allow him to be nearer lovely Anne. He does his best at convincing he is a delinquent, however Anne has a beau who is the police commissioner. But the clever Harlan outwits everyone and elopes with Anne before revealing his true identity.
- Who directed The Joyous Liar?
- The Joyous Liar was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
- Who stars in The Joyous Liar?
- The Joyous Liar stars J. Warren Kerrigan, Lillian Walker, Joseph J. Dowling, Pell Trenton, Alfred Hollingsworth, Albert R. Cody.
- How long is The Joyous Liar?
- The Joyous Liar has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Joyous Liar?
- The Joyous Liar is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Joyous Liar produced?
- The Joyous Liar was produced in United States of America.