The Tower of Lies
Seen it?1925 | 70 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1925: an older pace and style.
After his beloved daughter leaves for the city to pay off his debt, an old farmer goes mad when her letters become less frequent and it is suspected she may be using her body to get the money.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$653K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victor Sjöström
- Norma ShearerGlory/Goldie
- Lon ChaneyJan
- Ian KeithLars
- Claire McDowellKatrina
- William HainesAugust
- David TorrenceEric
- Edward ConnellyCurate
- Mary Jane IrvingLittle girl
- Bodil RosingMidwife
- Anne SchaeferHelma