More Truth Than Poetry · 1917
More Truth Than Poetry (1917) is a Drama film directed by Burton L. King, starring Olga Petrova, Mahlon Hamilton, Charles Martin.
Drama
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.
Cast
Olga Petrova, Mahlon Hamilton, Charles Martin, Violet Reed, Mary Sands, William B. Davidson, Tony Merlo, Harry Burkhardt
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What is "More Truth Than Poetry" about?
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.
When was "More Truth Than Poetry" released?
More Truth Than Poetry was released in 1917.
Who stars in "More Truth Than Poetry"?
The cast includes Olga Petrova, Mahlon Hamilton, Charles Martin, Violet Reed.
