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The Right To Lie (1919)

1919-11-16 · EN
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Carlotta has been brought up in an Italian convent, unaware that she is the illegitimate child of American architect J. Winthrop Drake. When her mother, an Italian opera singer, dies, Drake finally learns of Carlotta's existence and brings her back to New York with him without revealing the truth of their relationship.

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Edwin CareweDirector

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Dolores CassinelliDolores CassinelliCarlottaFrank MillsFrank MillsCurtis AustinJoe KingJoe KingCrosby DanaWarren CookWarren CookJ. Winthrop DrakeGrace RealsGrace RealsMrs. DrakeGeorges DeneubourgGeorges DeneubourgSignor Riccardo NovelliClare GrenvilleClare GrenvilleSignora Dolores (as Clair Grenville)Violet ReedViolet ReedEdith AustinJohn BooneJohn BooneAdam Burton

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Carlotta has been brought up in an Italian convent, unaware that she is the illegitimate child of American architect J. Winthrop Drake. When her mother, an Italian opera singer, dies, Drake finally learns of Carlotta's existence and brings her back to New York with him without revealing the truth of their relationship.