The Marriage Lie

Apr 27, 1918

0h 50m

★ 0.0

Overview

Left alone and penniless after her father dies, Eileen Orton attempts suicide. Douglas Seward, who must be married to obtain the position he seeks, befriends Eileen and offers to support her if she will pose as his wife.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Bluebird Photoplays

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Cast

Eileen Orton

Carmel Myers

Douglas Seward

Kenneth Harlan

Harry Carter

William Quinn

Joseph W. Girard

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6.5

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6.6

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8.5

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0.0

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0.0

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0.0

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5.9

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0.0

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