The Painted Lie (1917)

Director: Robert Broadwell

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.

Cast

Crane Wilbur

Lieutenant David Graton

Harrish Ingraham

Karl Von Eric

Mae Gaston

Diana Welland

Ida Lewis

David's Mother

Marie Corteaux

Marcia