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The Root of Evil

Released: 1912-03-18
Studios: Biograph Company,

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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.

Director / Directors

D.W. Griffith

Director

Cast

Dorothy Bernard

Character: The Wealthy Man's Daughter

Edward Dillon

Character: The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband

J. Jiquel Lanoe

Character: The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler

Ynez Seabury

Character: The Granddaughter

Alfred Paget

Character: The Landlord

Charles Hill Mailes

Character: The Doctor

William J. Butler

Character: The Wealthy Man

Harry Hyde

Character: The Faithful Servant

John T. Dillon

Character: The Estate Lawyer

Production and Crew

George Hennessy

Writer

Billy Bitzer

Director of Photography