The Beautiful Lie (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1917, The Beautiful Lie is a drama film directed by John W. Noble, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Believed to be a lost film. A woman's reputation is sullied, and then recovers. Based on the poem "Reveries of a Station House" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Who’s in it. The Beautiful Lie stars Frances Nelson as Louise Joyce, Harry Northrup as Mortimer Grierson, Edward Earle as Paul Vivian and Elsie MacLeod as The Other Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Beautiful Lie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beautiful Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beautiful Lie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beautiful Lie (1917)?
- In US, The Beautiful Lie is available to stream on IndieFlix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beautiful Lie worth watching?
- The Beautiful Lie holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beautiful Lie?
- The Beautiful Lie stars Frances Nelson, Harry Northrup, Edward Earle, Elsie MacLeod and Sally Crute.
- When was The Beautiful Lie released?
- The Beautiful Lie was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.