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Nothing But Lies (1920)

Movie ★ 8.0 60 min

George Cross, a junior partner in the advertising agency of Nigh and Cross, goes to his office one evening to get a plate for a newspaper and surprises Allan Nigh, his partner's son, who has been distributing a leaflet exposing the lies of the advertising firm. Rosie, a member of the "Truth Society" to which Allan belongs, is hiding in the next room. George sends Allan to the newspaper office and then discovers Rosie. Shortly thereafter, Nigh and his daughter Ann, who is also Allan's sweetheart, arrive and George lies his way out of a compromising situation. Soon after, a detective arrives to investigate a front-page exposé on the circulars that Allan has written. When the advertisers realize that the exposé is actually the best campaign ever conceived, the supposed detective offers Allan a tremendous salary to write ads for him, Rosie reveals herself as a reporter from the Journal and Allan and Ann reconcile.

Stanner E.V. Taylor Writer Lawrence C. Windom Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 1, 1920
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0011518
Language
Studio
Taylor Holmes Productions

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Cast

Taylor Holmes Taylor Holmes George Cross Justine Johnstone Justine Johnstone Ann Nigh John Junior John Junior Fred Thomas Gypsy O'Brien Gypsy O'Brien Rosie Jack McGowan Allan Nigh Rapley Holmes Mr. J. Nigh Ann Wallack Molly Dodson Mitchell Detective

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nothing But Lies about?
George Cross, a junior partner in the advertising agency of Nigh and Cross, goes to his office one evening to get a plate for a newspaper and surprises Allan Nigh, his partner's son, who has been distributing a leaflet exposing the lies of the advertising firm. Rosie, a member of the "Truth Society" to which Allan belongs, is hiding in the next room. George sends Allan to the newspaper office and then discovers Rosie. Shortly thereafter, Nigh and his daughter Ann, who is also Allan's sweetheart, arrive and George lies his way out of a compromising situation. Soon after, a detective arrives to investigate a front-page exposé on the circulars that Allan has written. When the advertisers realize that the exposé is actually the best campaign ever conceived, the supposed detective offers Allan a tremendous salary to write ads for him, Rosie reveals herself as a reporter from the Journal and Allan and Ann reconcile.
Who directed Nothing But Lies?
Nothing But Lies was directed by Lawrence C. Windom.
Who stars in Nothing But Lies?
Nothing But Lies stars Taylor Holmes, Justine Johnstone, John Junior, Gypsy O'Brien.
When was Nothing But Lies released?
Nothing But Lies is a 1920 film.
Where can I watch Nothing But Lies?
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