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The Painted Lie (1917)

Directed by Crane Wilbur, Robert Broadwell, Harrish Ingraham

Overview

A socialite accepts a portrait sitting with a renowned artist, despite her fiancĂ©‘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.

Length 50 minutes

Actors

Crane Wilbur | Harrish Ingraham | Mae Gaston | Ida Lewis | Marie Corteaux