The Yonkers Film Festival 2022 In Review
A summary of the films featured in this annual event taking place in Westchester.
Nothing But the Truth (1920)
Robert Bennett, an idle socialite, wagers $30,000 with his three friends that he can tell nothing but the truth for a period of one week. His troubles begin at a party where his friends' wives question Robert about their husbands' outside activities. Forced to tell the truth, Robert's veracity results in domestic disharmony. Consequently, his vengeful trio of friends pursue Robert for the next five days, intent upon silencing him until the week is over. They finally resort to committing Robert to an insane asylum where he escapes with the aid of Dolly, who is in love with him because she believes that Robert is a society thief.
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Robert Bennett, an idle socialite, wagers $30,000 with his three friends that he can tell nothing but the truth for a period of one week. His troubles begin at a party where his friends' wives question Robert about their husbands' outside activities. Forced to tell the truth, Robert's veracity results in domestic disharmony. Consequently, his vengeful trio of friends pursue Robert for the next five days, intent upon silencing him until the week is over. They finally resort to committing Robert to an insane asylum where he escapes with the aid of Dolly, who is in love with him because she believes that Robert is a society thief.
Rating:NR
Genre:Comedy
Written By:David Kirkland, Katherine S. Reed
In Theaters:1/1/1920
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Studio:Taylor Holmes Productions
Cast
David Kirkland
Director
Taylor Holmes
Robert Bennett
Poppy Wyndham
Gwendolyn Gerald
Ned Sparks
The Monocle Man
Marcelle Carroll
Dolly
Ben Hendricks Sr.
Commodore Dan
Radcliffe Steele
The Hammer-Thrower
Elizabeth Garrison
Mrs. Clarence
Charles Craig
Mr. Clarence
Colin Campbell
Dickie
Beth Franklyn
Mrs. Ralston
Edna Phillips
Mrs. Commodore Dan
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