Movie Description
More Truth Than Poetry
(1917)Overview
When Vera, the daughter of steel king Daniel Maitland, marries Blair, a young lawyer, her father cuts her off with only a small allowance. A few months later, Blair becomes famous by securing the acquittal of one of his friends who had killed his wife's lover, basing his plea on "the unwritten law." He then succumbs to the fascination of another woman. Vera discovers them in a compromising situation and shoots Blair. At her trial, her lawyer is pleading for mercy when Vera explains that she does not want mercy, but justice.
Featured Crew
Cast
Elaine Esmond / Vera Maitland
Ashton Blair / Blake Wendell
Daniel Maitland
Florence Grant
Grace Danby
Allen Danby
Louis Barrentos
Robert Grant
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Facts
Original TitleMore Truth Than Poetry
Status Released
Release Information
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1917-10-22
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesMetro Pictures Corporation
Genres
- Drama
