The Painted Lie (1917)
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.
Directors:
Robert Broadwell, Harrish Ingraham, Crane Wilbur.
Writer:
Crane Wilbur
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Crane Wilbur as Lieutenant David Graton |
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Harrish Ingraham as Karl Von Eric |
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Mae Gaston as Diana Welland |
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Ida Lewis as David's Mother |
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Marie Corteaux as Marcia |
| Directing | Robert Broadwell | Director |
| Directing | Harrish Ingraham | Director |
| Directing | Crane Wilbur | Director |
| Writing | Crane Wilbur | Screenplay |
| Writing | Crane Wilbur | Story |
| Camera | Robert A. Turnbull | Director of Photography |