The Great Lie(1941)
Sometimes there's a terrible penalty for telling the truth.
The Great Lie Synopsis
After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.
The Great Lie (1941) is a drama film directed by Edmund Goulding, released on April 5, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Bette Davis, Mary Astor, George Brent and Lucile Watson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Edmund Goulding
- Writers:
- Lenore J. Coffee, Polan Banks
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Revenue:
- $689,253
- Status:
- Released
The Great Lie (1941) Trailer
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The Great Lie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Davis
as Maggie Patterson Van Allen
Mary Astor
as Sandra Kovak
George Brent
as Peter 'Pete' Van Allen
Lucile Watson
as Aunt Ada Greenfield
Hattie McDaniel
as Violet
Grant Mitchell
as Joshua Mason
- Jerome Cowan
Jerome Cowan
as Jock Thompson
Charles Trowbridge
as Senator Ted Greenfield
Thurston Hall
as Oscar Worthington James
Russell Hicks
as Colonel Harriston
Virginia Brissac
as Sadie
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Dr. Ferguson
Key crew
Directed by Edmund Goulding, written by Lenore J. Coffee and Polan Banks.
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The Great Lie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 53 ratings.
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The Great Lie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Lie online?
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The Great Lie (1941) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Great Lie?
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The main cast of The Great Lie (1941) includes Bette Davis, Mary Astor, George Brent, Lucile Watson and Hattie McDaniel. The film was directed by Edmund Goulding. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Lie released?
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The Great Lie was released on April 5, 1941 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Great Lie worth watching?
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The Great Lie (1941) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Great Lie?
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Yes. The official The Great Lie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.