The Hidden Truth
"Plot summaryAdd synopsis Taglines Out on the trackless desert was her husband- dead or alive? She knew not which. Her lover was accused of his murder."
Originally released in 1919. The Hidden Truth is a drama film. directed by Julius Steger. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anna Case, Charles Richman, and Emma Campbell
Synopsis
Helen Merrill sings and dances in the rough Western mining town of Nugget City, where she befriends Myrtle Cadby, whose husband Jake cruelly abuses her. After a particularly vicious beating, Myrtle, seriously injured, shoots Jake. As she lies dying, she gives Helen a letter of introduction to a man she was to have married in the East, urging her to leave Nugget City. Before she leaves, Helen overhears Bill Sheridan and "Snipe" Roach scheming to sell Charles Taylor, a wealthy New Yorker, a salted mine, with the assistance of George Reed, Taylor's mining agent. Helen goes East and learns that Taylor is the man whom Myrtle was to have married, but because she immediately falls in love with him, she conceals her own identity and masquerades as Myrtle.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- International Film Service
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hidden Truth about?
Helen Merrill sings and dances in the rough Western mining town of Nugget City, where she befriends Myrtle Cadby, whose husband Jake cruelly abuses her. After a particularly vicious beating, Myrtle...
Who directed The Hidden Truth?
The Hidden Truth was directed by Julius Steger.
How long is The Hidden Truth?
The Hidden Truth has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Hidden Truth released?
The Hidden Truth was released on January 20, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hidden Truth?
The main cast of The Hidden Truth includes Anna Case, Charles Richman, Emma Campbell, Forrest Robinson, Grace Reals.