How long is The Great Lie?

The Great Lie is 1 hr 47 min long.

Who is Maggie Patterson Van Allen in The Great Lie?

Bette Davis plays Maggie Patterson Van Allen in the film.

What is The Great Lie about?

After her long-time boyfriend, pilot Pete Van Allen (George Brent), marries fiery concert pianist Sandra Kovak (Mary Astor) while drunk, Maggie Patterson (Bette Davis) is heartbroken. Pete learns the marriage is illegal, yet dutifully offers to remarry Sandra. But when she refuses to alter a performance date to do so, Pete returns to Maggie and marries her. Soon after, Pete goes missing on a flight -- and when Maggie learns Sandra is carrying Pete's baby, she makes the pianist a shocking offer.

The Great Lie

Name: The Great Lie
Genre: Romance
Duration: 107
Rating: 70

NR 1 hr 47 min

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How long is The Great Lie?: The Great Lie is 1 hr 47 min long.

Who directed The Great Lie?: Edmund Goulding

Who is Maggie Patterson Van Allen in The Great Lie?: Bette Davis plays Maggie Patterson Van Allen in the film.

What is The Great Lie about?: After her long-time boyfriend, pilot Pete Van Allen (George Brent), marries fiery concert pianist Sandra Kovak (Mary Astor) while drunk, Maggie Patterson (Bette Davis) is heartbroken. Pete learns the marriage is illegal, yet dutifully offers to remarry Sandra. But when she refuses to alter a performance date to do so, Pete returns to Maggie and marries her. Soon after, Pete goes missing on a flight -- and when Maggie learns Sandra is carrying Pete's baby, she makes the pianist a shocking offer.