The Root of Evil

  • Movie
  • 1912
  • 18m
  • Drama

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.

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Director
D.W. Griffith
Starring
Dorothy Bernard, Edward Dillon, J. Jiquel Lanoe, Ynez Seabury

Cast

  • 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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