The Great Lie
"Sometimes there's a terrible penalty for telling the truth."
Originally released in 1941. The Great Lie is a drama film. directed by Edmund Goulding.
Starring Bette Davis, Mary Astor, and George Brent
Synopsis
After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (50 votes)
Box Office
$689.3K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bette Davis
as Maggie Patterson Van Allen
Mary Astor
as Sandra Kovak
George Brent
as Peter 'Pete' Van Allen
Lucile Watson
as Aunt Ada Greenfield
Hattie McDaniel
as Violet
Grant Mitchell
as Joshua Mason
Jerome Cowan
as Jock Thompson
Charles Trowbridge
as Senator Ted Greenfield
Thurston Hall
as Oscar Worthington James
Russell Hicks
as Colonel Harriston
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $689,253
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Lie about?
After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.
Who directed The Great Lie?
The Great Lie was directed by Edmund Goulding.
How long is The Great Lie?
The Great Lie has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Great Lie released?
The Great Lie was released on April 5, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Lie?
The main cast of The Great Lie includes Bette Davis, Mary Astor, George Brent, Lucile Watson, Hattie McDaniel.