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Cast

Dorothy Bernard

Dorothy Bernard

The Wealthy Man's Daughter

Edward Dillon

Edward Dillon

The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband

J. Jiquel Lanoe

J. Jiquel Lanoe

The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler

Ynez Seabury

Ynez Seabury

The Granddaughter

Alfred Paget

Alfred Paget

The Landlord

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

The Doctor

William J. Butler

William J. Butler

The Wealthy Man

Harry Hyde

Harry Hyde

The Faithful Servant

John T. Dillon

John T. Dillon

The Estate Lawyer

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D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

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George Hennessy

George Hennessy

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Billy Bitzer

Billy Bitzer

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The Root of Evil

19120.0 / 1018 min
Drama

Overview

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.