The Root of Evil Trailer (1912)
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.
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Cast
Dorothy Bernard as The Wealthy Man's Daughter
Edward Dillon as The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband
J. Jiquel Lanoe as The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler
Ynez Seabury as The Granddaughter
Alfred Paget as The Landlord
Charles Hill Mailes as The Doctor
William J. Butler as The Wealthy Man
Harry Hyde as The Faithful Servant
John T. Dillon as The Estate Lawyer
International Releases Dates
United States 18 March 1912
Production Companies
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