More Truth Than Poetry

191750m

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Director: Burton L. King
Release date: 1917-10-22
Runtime: 50m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro Pictures Corporation

About More Truth Than Poetry

More Truth Than Poetry is a 1917 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Burton L. King, starring Olga Petrova, Mahlon Hamilton and Charles Martin. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. Below you can see where to watch More Truth Than Poetry in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Vera, the daughter of steel king Daniel Maitland, marries Blair, a young lawyer, her father cuts her off with only a small allowance. A few months later, Blair becomes famous by securing the acquittal of one of his friends who had killed his wife's lover, basing his plea on "the unwritten law." He then succumbs to the fascination of another woman. Vera discovers them in a compromising situation and shoots Blair. At her trial, her lawyer is pleading for mercy when Vera explains that she does not want mercy, but justice.

Cast

Olga Petrova

Elaine Esmond / Vera Maitland

Mahlon Hamilton

Ashton Blair / Blake Wendell

Charles Martin

Daniel Maitland

Violet Reed

Florence Grant

Mary Sands

Grace Danby

William B. Davidson

Allen Danby

Tony Merlo

Louis Barrentos

Harry Burkhardt

Robert Grant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch More Truth Than Poetry in Switzerland?+

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Is More Truth Than Poetry on Netflix?+

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How long is More Truth Than Poetry?+

More Truth Than Poetry has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in More Truth Than Poetry?+

More Truth Than Poetry stars Olga Petrova, Mahlon Hamilton, Charles Martin, Violet Reed and Mary Sands.

When did More Truth Than Poetry come out?+

More Truth Than Poetry is a 1917 movie directed by Burton L. King.

What genre is More Truth Than Poetry?+

More Truth Than Poetry is Drama film.

Who directed More Truth Than Poetry?+

More Truth Than Poetry was directed by Burton L. King.