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Movie Info

Release Date: April 05, 1941
Runtime: 108 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $0
Revenue: $689,253
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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60%
Tomatometer
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7.0/10
TMDB
51 votes
⭐
7.1/10
IMDb
4,669 votes
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The Great Lie

1941

"Truth hides in shadows, but love reveals all."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Le Grand Mensonge? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Minciuna cea mare πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· EL: ΀ο ΜΡγάλο Ψέμμα? All international titles (3) →
Drama 108 min 7.1/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
0 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1942 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Mary Astor

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $689,253
Profit $689,253

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The Great Lie is directed by Edmund Goulding .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#pregnancy 40 #missing person 29 #married couple 15 #baby 15 #seclusion 5 #missing husband 4 #concert pianist 3 #adoptive mother 3 #newlywed 3 #expectant mother 2 #bad attitude 2 #biological mother 1 #believed dead 1 #invalid marriage 1 #secret arrangement 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Great Lie

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  • The Great Lie was filmed primarily on studio sets in Hollywood, which allowed the filmmakers to create controlled environments that emphasized the emotional intensity of the drama.

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  • Bette Davis and Mary Astor had a well-documented rivalry that extended beyond the screen, leading to a tense atmosphere during filming.

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  • The film features a poignant piano theme that recurs throughout, symbolizing the character's emotional turmoil and the underlying themes of love and betrayal.

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  • A notable continuity error occurs when a character's hairstyle changes between scenes without any narrative explanation, distracting viewers from the unfolding drama.

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  • The Great Lie shares thematic similarities with other films of the era that explore complex female relationships, such as Now, Voyager, which also starred Bette Davis.

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  • The film's dramatic climax was influenced by the techniques of silent cinema, relying heavily on visual storytelling to convey the emotional stakes without extensive dialogue.

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  • Mary Astor's performance in The Great Lie showcased her range, as she transitioned from playing a sophisticated socialite to a vulnerable woman facing a moral dilemma.

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