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  • The Root of Evil (1912)
  • Short | 17 min | Drama, Short
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The Root of Evil (1912)
Short | 17 min | Drama, Short

A rich man's daughter marries against his will, and is disinherited. A manipulative attorney contrives to keep the rich man poisoned against his daughter in order to make himself heir.
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Mar 18, 1912 (United States)

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9 cast members
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William J. Butler
The Wealthy Man The Wealthy Man   See fewer
Dorothy Bernard
The Wealthy Man's Daughter The Wealthy Man's Daughter   See fewer
Edward Dillon
The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband   See fewer
J. Jiquel Lanoe
The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler   See fewer
Ynez Seabury
The Granddaughter The Granddaughter   See fewer
Harry Hyde
The Faithful Servant The Faithful Servant   See fewer
Alfred Paget
The Landlord The Landlord   See fewer
Charles Hill Mailes
The Doctor The Doctor   See fewer
John T. Dillon
The Estate Lawyer (as Jack Dillon) The Estate Lawyer (as Jack Dillon)   See fewer
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