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The Root of Evil
The Root of Evil
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The Root of Evil

1912
18m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1912

Runtime

18m

Storyline

A woman, driven by envy, is convinced that her husband loves another woman, leading her to a vengeful act that ultimately destroys her own happiness.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
18m
Mar 18, 1912
Languages
No Language
Director
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Production
Biograph Company
Biograph Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Dorothy Bernard

Dorothy Bernard

The Wealthy Man's Daughter

Edward Dillon

Edward Dillon

The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband

J. Jiquel Lanoe

J. Jiquel Lanoe

The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler

Ynez Seabury

Ynez Seabury

The Granddaughter

Alfred Paget

Alfred Paget

The Landlord

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

The Doctor

William J. Butler

The Wealthy Man

Harry Hyde

The Faithful Servant

John T. Dillon

The Estate Lawyer

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