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The Root of Evil

191218mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorD.W. Griffith
WriterGeorge Hennessy

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Cast · Directed by D.W. Griffith

DBDorothy Bernard
Dorothy Bernard
The Wealthy Man's Daughter
EDEdward Dillon
Edward Dillon
The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband
JLJ. Jiquel Lanoe
J. Jiquel Lanoe
The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler
YSYnez Seabury
Ynez Seabury
The Granddaughter
APAlfred Paget
Alfred Paget
The Landlord
CMCharles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill Mailes
The Doctor
WB
William J. Butler
The Wealthy Man
HH
Harry Hyde
The Faithful Servant
JD
John T. Dillon
The Estate Lawyer

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The Root of Evil hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 6, 1912. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.