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Movie poster: Somebody Lied (1917)
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Somebody Lied

1917 · 25 min Drama Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Perfect angel Willie declines to accompany his doting wife Dolly to a mask ball, but instead of a quiet evening at home among his books, Willie spends the night at an underground casino, and instead of being chaperoned at the party, Dolly is out flirting with another man.

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Year 1917
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Ben F. Wilson
Runtime 25 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the juxtaposition of two worlds—the respectable drawing room and the underground den—relying on parallel editing to build comedic tension. It explores hypocrisy and secret desire with a light, ironic touch, never becoming overly moralistic.

What lingers after the final reel is the charming realization of our shared imperfections. A witty reminder that behind every social mask lies a relatable human folly. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ben F. Wilson

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