The Great Lie
Seen it?1941 | 108 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Supporting Actress.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$689K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edmund Goulding
- Bette DavisMaggie Patterson Van Allen
- Mary AstorSandra Kovak
- George BrentPeter 'Pete' Van Allen
- Lucile WatsonAunt Ada Greenfield
- Hattie McDanielViolet
- Grant MitchellJoshua Mason
- Jerome CowanJock Thompson
- Charles TrowbridgeSenator Ted Greenfield
- Thurston HallOscar Worthington James
- Russell HicksColonel Harriston