Everything But the Truth


1920

Film Details

Release Date
May 31, 1920
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Distribution Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Everything But the Truth" by Edgar Franklin (pseud. of Edgar Franklin Stearns) in Argosy (5 Sep-27 Sep 1919).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,775ft (5 reels)

Synopsis

Although the Hervey oil company is nearly bankrupt, owner Bill Hervey is unconcerned because he is about to be married to Helen Gray and can think of nothing else. One day, while visiting his newly purchased home in the suburbs, he meets his neighbor, newlywed Annabelle Eaton, who asks Bill for a ride to a nearby chicken farm. Bill agrees, but when they reach the farm, they are locked in a room by a lunatic and forced to remain there overnight. When they finally escape the next day, the two are hard-pressed to explain to their respective mates where they have spent the night, until a doctor comes along and explains that the lunatic was his patient and that he will pay damages for their inconvenience. With this satisfactory explanation, the couples are reconciled, and the damages Bill collects save his company.

Film Details

Release Date
May 31, 1920
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Distribution Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Everything But the Truth" by Edgar Franklin (pseud. of Edgar Franklin Stearns) in Argosy (5 Sep-27 Sep 1919).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,775ft (5 reels)

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Trivia

Notes

This is the first Lyons & Moran feature-length film. They earlier were known for making one and two reel comedies. It was reviewed by Exhibitor's Trade Review under the erroneous title Everything But Lies.