Lying Lips (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1939, Lying Lips is a drama film directed by Oscar Micheaux, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A nightclub singer refuses to "date" customers, so she's framed for the murder of her aunt.
Who’s in it. Lying Lips stars Edna Mae Harris as Elsie Bellwood, Carman Newsome as Benjamin Hadnot, Robert Earl Jones as Detective Wenzer and Frances E. Williams as Elizabeth Green, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Lying Lips has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lying Lips page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lying Lips tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lying Lips (1939)?
- In US, Lying Lips is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lying Lips worth watching?
- Lying Lips holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lying Lips?
- Lying Lips stars Edna Mae Harris, Carman Newsome, Robert Earl Jones, Frances E. Williams and Cherokee Thornton.