Drama · United States of America · 1917 · 50m

The Painted Lie

Director

Robert Broadwell Harrish Ingraham Crane Wilbur

Cast

Crane Wilbur as Lieutenant David Graton Harrish Ingraham as Karl Von Eric Mae Gaston as Diana Welland Ida Lewis as David's Mother Marie Corteaux as Marcia

Crew

Robert A. Turnbull — Director of Photography Crane Wilbur — Screenplay Crane Wilbur — Story

Synopsis

A socialite accepts a portrait sitting with a renowned artist, despite her fiancé's objections. After the sitting, the artist tries to embrace her, but she repulses him. In retaliation, the artist conceives a plan to paint her nude, and upon exhibiting the portrait, aims to destroy her reputation.

Mood & Themes

lost film

Key Collaborators

Robert Broadwell Director Harrish Ingraham Director Crane Wilbur Director Robert A. Turnbull Director of Photography Crane Wilbur Screenplay Crane Wilbur Story

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