The Root of Evil (1912)
A woman, driven by envy, is convinced that her husband loves another woman, leading her to a vengeful act that ultimately destroys her own happiness.
- Date of release
- 1912-03-18
- Runtime
- 18m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
Casting
- Dorothy Bernard — The Wealthy Man's Daughter
- Edward Dillon — The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband
- J. Jiquel Lanoe — The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler
- Ynez Seabury — The Granddaughter
- Alfred Paget — The Landlord
- Charles Hill Mailes — The Doctor
- William J. Butler — The Wealthy Man
- Harry Hyde — The Faithful Servant
- John T. Dillon — The Estate Lawyer
Interesting facts
- Based on: The Root of Evil
The Root of Evil is a 1912 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring William J. Butler and Dorothy Bernard.
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