Notes>Article>Film

The Root of Evil

D.W. Griffith

1912 • 18m

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.

The Root of Evil

Cast

Dorothy Bernard

Dorothy BernardThe Wealthy Man's Daughter

Edward Dillon

Edward DillonThe Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband

J. Jiquel Lanoe

J. Jiquel LanoeThe Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler

Ynez Seabury

Ynez SeaburyThe Granddaughter

Alfred Paget

Alfred PagetThe Landlord

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill MailesThe Doctor

William J. ButlerThe Wealthy Man

Harry HydeThe Faithful Servant

John T. DillonThe Estate Lawyer

Crew

D.W. Griffith

D.W. GriffithDirector

Billy Bitzer

Billy BitzerDirector of Photography

View on IMDb↗

The Root of Evil (1912) — Backlot Notes