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The Great Lie

The Great Lie

1941 · 108 min · EN · NR · 7.0 (57 votes)
Dir. Edmund Goulding · Starring Bette Davis, Mary Astor, George Brent, Lucile Watson, Hattie McDaniel, Grant Mitchell · Music Max Steiner

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

Drama

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

VIBE

A tense, melodramatic tale of secrets and lies. This film feels like a classic Hollywood drama, full of dramatic reveals and emotional turmoil. It's a slow burn that keeps you guessing.

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