The Root of Evil(1912)
The Root of Evil Synopsis
A woman, driven by envy, is convinced that her husband loves another woman, leading her to a vengeful act that ultimately destroys her own happiness.
The Root of Evil (1912) is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on March 18, 1912 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Dorothy Bernard, Edward Dillon, J. Jiquel Lanoe and Ynez Seabury.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- George Hennessy
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- Biograph Company
- Status:
- Released
The Root of Evil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothy Bernard
as The Wealthy Man's Daughter
Edward Dillon
as The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband
J. Jiquel Lanoe
as The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler
Ynez Seabury
as The Granddaughter
Alfred Paget
as The Landlord
Charles Hill Mailes
as The Doctor
- William J. Butler
William J. Butler
as The Wealthy Man
- Harry Hyde
Harry Hyde
as The Faithful Servant
- John T. Dillon
John T. Dillon
as The Estate Lawyer
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by George Hennessy.
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The Root of Evil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Root of Evil online?
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Who stars in The Root of Evil?
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The main cast of The Root of Evil (1912) includes Dorothy Bernard, Edward Dillon, J. Jiquel Lanoe, Ynez Seabury and Alfred Paget. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Root of Evil released?
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The Root of Evil was released on March 18, 1912 and runs for 18m.