The Great Lie

"Sometimes there's a terrible penalty for telling the truth."

Apr 12 1941 Approved 1h 48m
Drama

After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.

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Plot

Sandra and Pete elope but their marriage is invalid since she's not yet divorced. Sandra is, however, pregnant by Pete. Pete marries his former fiancée Maggie, then flies to South America where his plane crashes. Maggie pays Sandra to let her adopt Pete's baby. Pete returns "from the dead". Sandra and Maggie contend for Pete and the baby.

Written by

Lenore J. Coffee, Polan Banks

Directed by

Edmund Goulding

Cast

Bette Davis, George Brent, Mary Astor

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins total

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