The Great Lie (1941)

Approved 12 Apr 1941 • Drama • 1h 48m

Sandra and Pete elope but their marriage is invalid since she's not yet divorced. Sandra is, however, pregnant by Pete. Pete marries his former fiancée Maggie, then flies to South America where his plane crashes. Maggie pays Sandra to let her adopt Pete's baby. Pete returns "from the dead". Sandra and Maggie contend for Pete and the baby.

Edmund Goulding
Director

Lenore J. Coffee, Polan Banks
Writer

Bette Davis, George Brent, Mary Astor
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins total
Country: United States
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7.1

IMDb (4395 votes)

60%

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