The Painted Lie

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 19, 1917

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

David Horsley Productions

Cast

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

Director

Crane Wilbur,Harrish Ingraham,Robert Broadwell

Writer

Crane Wilbur

Cinematography

Robert A. Turnbull

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0008404