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Release Year1945
Runtime0h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorPaul Burnford
WritersLewis Jacobs
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsLittle White Lie
About Little White Lie
An orphan is uncertain whether she wants to remain with her adoptive family or return to the orphanage.
Directed by Paul Burnford, Little White Lie leans on a strong ensemble — Sharon McManus, Marta Linden, Donald Curtis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1945.
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