The House of Lies (1916)
When her stepmother attempts to marry her off for the family's financial gain, sensitive and beautiful Edna takes drastic measures, disfiguring herself. The scarred woman falls in love with handsome author Marcus Auriel, but soon learns that her shallow stepsister Dorothy is a rival for his affection.
Director: William Desmond Taylor
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 14, 1916
Cast
- Edna Goodrich - Edna Coleman
- Juan de la Cruz - Marcus Auriel
- Kathleen Kirkham - Dorothy
- Lucille Ward - Mrs. Coleman
- Harold Holland - Winthrop Haynes
- Herbert Standing - Dr. Barnes
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: William Desmond Taylor
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House of Lies about?
- When her stepmother attempts to marry her off for the family's financial gain, sensitive and beautiful Edna takes drastic measures, disfiguring herself. The scarred woman falls in love with handsome author Marcus Auriel, but soon learns that her shallow stepsister Dorothy is a rival for his affection.
- Who directed The House of Lies?
- The House of Lies was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
- Who stars in The House of Lies?
- The House of Lies stars Edna Goodrich, Juan de la Cruz, Kathleen Kirkham, Lucille Ward, Harold Holland, Herbert Standing.
- How long is The House of Lies?
- The House of Lies has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).