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The Great Lie (1941) 7.1
After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is now pregnant with his child. Director:Edmund Goulding |
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Joshua Mason
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Jock H. Thompson
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Sen. Ted Greenfield
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Colonel Harriston
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Sadie
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Dr. Ferguson
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Mr. Talbot
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Jefferson Washington
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Sandra and Pete elope but their marriage is invalid since she's not yet divorced. Sandra is, however, pregnant by Pete. Pete marries his former fiancée Maggie, then flies to South America where his plane crashes. Maggie pays Sandra to let her adopt Pete's baby. Pete returns "from the dead". Sandra and Maggie contend for Pete and the baby. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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Sometimes there's a terrible penalty for telling the truth.Genres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
12 April 1941 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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Sandra Kovac: Oh, musical?
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At Mary Astor's suggestion, her hair was cut into the chignon shape she wears in the film because rolling and styling it took too long. She then wore it the same but a bit longer in The Maltese Falcon, causing a fashion craze. See more »Goofs
The cake that Violet and Jefferson take to the party changes size from the time it leaves the kitchen and its arrival in the dining area. It leaves the kitchen very tall and arrives considerably shorter. See more »Quotes
Violet: He always likes his little tune 'fore he goes to bed.Sandra Kovac: Oh, musical?
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Bette Davis and Mary Astor take place in one of filmdoms greatest bitch-fests, The sappy sweet Davis and obnoxious concert pianist Astor both love the same man(George Brent). He goes back and forth between them. Slick and soapy, the performances are great and Astor walked away with an Oscar. Great classical score, too.