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The Great Lie

The Great Lie

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

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great Lie
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1941-04-05
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (48 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $689,253
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6482
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

as Maggie Patterson Van Allen

Mary Astor

Mary Astor

as Sandra Kovak

George Brent

George Brent

as Peter 'Pete' Van Allen

Lucile Watson

Lucile Watson

as Aunt Ada Greenfield

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel

as Violet

Grant Mitchell

Grant Mitchell

as Joshua Mason

Jerome Cowan

Jerome Cowan

as Jock Thompson

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

as Senator Ted Greenfield

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

as Oscar Worthington James

Russell Hicks

Russell Hicks

as Colonel Harriston

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Trailers & Clips

The Great Lie - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

babymarried couplepregnancyseclusionadoptive mothermissing personnewlywedbiological motherexpectant motherconcert pianistmissing husbanduneasy alliancebelieved deadinvalid marriagesecret arrangementbad attitude

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Lie?

The Great Lie is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1941-04-05.

Who are the main actors in The Great Lie?

The main cast includes Bette Davis, Mary Astor, George Brent, Lucile Watson, Hattie McDaniel, .

Where can I watch The Great Lie online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great Lie is available.

Is The Great Lie based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Great Lie?

The Great Lie has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 48 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great Lie?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $689,253 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great Lie?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great Lie filmed?

The Great Lie was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Great Lie?

The total runtime of The Great Lie is 108 minutes.

Is The Great Lie suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Great Lie?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great Lie.

Does The Great Lie have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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