The Great Lie

The Great Lie

Sometimes there's a terrible penalty for telling the truth.

7.0 /10 51 votes
April 5, 1941 1h 48m Released

Storyline

After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.

Key Information

Director Edmund Goulding
Writers Lenore J. Coffee, Polan Banks
Studio Warner Bros. Pictures
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Maggie Patterson Van Allen

Mary Astor

Mary Astor

Sandra Kovak

George Brent

George Brent

Peter 'Pete' Van Allen

Lucile Watson

Lucile Watson

Aunt Ada Greenfield

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel

Violet

Grant Mitchell

Grant Mitchell

Joshua Mason

Jerome Cowan

Jerome Cowan

Jock Thompson

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

Senator Ted Greenfield

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Oscar Worthington James

Russell Hicks

Russell Hicks

Colonel Harriston

Virginia Brissac

Virginia Brissac

Sadie

J. Farrell MacDonald

J. Farrell MacDonald

Dr. Ferguson

Frequently Asked Questions

The Great Lie was released on April 5, 1941.

The runtime of The Great Lie is 1h 48m.

The Great Lie is a Drama movie.

The Great Lie has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Great Lie is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Great Lie was directed by Edmund Goulding.

The main cast of The Great Lie includes Bette Davis, Mary Astor, George Brent.

The Great Lie is originally in English.