
A socialite accepts a portrait sitting with a renowned artist, despite her fiancé's objections. After the sitting, the artist tries to embrace her, but she repulses him. In retaliation, the artist conceives a plan to paint her nude, and upon exhibiting the portrait, aims to destroy her reputation.
| Release Date | March 19, 1917 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | The Painted Lie | |
| Runtime | 50min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | No Language | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | David Horsley Productions | |