The Lie (1918)
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.
Director: J. Searle Dawley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 8, 1918
Cast
- Elsie Ferguson - Elinor Shale
- David Powell - Gerald Forster
- John L. Shine - Sir Robert Shale
- Percy Marmont - Nol Dibdin
- Charles Sutton - Hamp
- Bertha Kent - Gibbard
- Maude Turner Gordon - Lady Beachworth
- Betty Howe - Lucy Shale
Screenplay
- Henry Arthur Jones (Theatre Play)
- Charles Maigne (Scenario Writer)
Production: Famous Players Film Company, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: J. Searle Dawley
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Lie stars Elsie Ferguson, David Powell, John L. Shine, Percy Marmont, Charles Sutton, Bertha Kent.
- How long is The Lie?
- The Lie has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Lie?
- The Lie is a Drama film.
- Where was The Lie produced?
- The Lie was produced in United States of America.