More Truth Than Poetry

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More Truth Than Poetry
Directed by Burton King
Screenplay by Emma Bell Clifton (scenario)
Story by Olga Petrova
StarringOlga Petrova
Mahlon Hamilton
Charles Martin
CinematographyHarry B. Harris
Production
company
Release date
  • October 22, 1917 (1917-10-22)(US) [1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

More Truth Than Poetry is a 1917 American silent drama film, directed by Burton King. It stars Olga Petrova, Mahlon Hamilton, and Charles Martin, and was released on October 22, 1917.

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References

  1. "More Truth Than Poetry". American Film Institute. Retrieved August 18, 2018.