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Nothing But the Truth
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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Plot Summary
The story revolves around Robert Bennett, a man who makes a bet that he can tell the truth for 24 hours straight. His adherence to this unusual vow leads to a cascade of humorous and dramatic situations as he navigates his relationships and professional life.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, silent comedies of this era were generally popular for their lighthearted entertainment value and often received favorable reviews for their comedic performances and clever plots.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic premise.
Admired for the performance of its lead actors.
Often noted for its engaging, albeit simple, narrative structure.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the silent film era are not available in a format comparable to modern platforms. However, films of this nature were typically enjoyed for their escapism and the novelty of their visual storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of a 1917 stage play of the same name by James Montgomery, which was also a considerable success.
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