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The Tower of Lies
“Shielded from the truths of a world of men, a girl suddenly meets its problems face to face...You'll suffer and rejoice with her, you'll be touched as never before by her struggle to redeem herself through a great love.”
10.0 / 10• 1925• 1h 10m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
After his beloved daughter leaves for the city to pay off his debt, an old farmer goes mad when her letters become less frequent and it is suspected she may be using her body to get the money.
Cast & Crew
Norma Shearer
Glory/Goldie
Lead
Lon Chaney
Jan
Ian Keith
Lars
Claire McDowell
Katrina
William Haines
August
David Torrence
Eric
Edward Connelly
Curate
Mary Jane Irving
Little girl
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Victor Sjöström's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Tower of Lies is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
