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.

Released

1917-03-19

Genres

Drama

Runtime

50 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Robert Broadwell, Harrish Ingraham, Crane Wilbur, Crane Wilbur