The Root of Evil
1912, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Dorothy BernardThe Wealthy Man's Daughter
- Edward DillonThe Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband
- J. Jiquel LanoeThe Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler
- Ynez SeaburyThe Granddaughter
- Alfred PagetThe Landlord
- Charles Hill MailesThe Doctor
- William J. ButlerThe Wealthy Man
- Harry HydeThe Faithful Servant
- John T. DillonThe Estate Lawyer
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1912
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Hennessy
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What The Root of Evil is based on
The Root of Evil is based on The Root of Evil (1911) by Thomas Dixon Jr..
1911
The Root of Evil
By Thomas Dixon Jr.
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The Root of Evil runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is The Root of Evil on?
The Root of Evil isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 1912. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Root of Evil?
If you liked The Root of Evil, try Eleanor the Great, Othello, The Pumpkin Eater.
Who directed The Root of Evil?
The Root of Evil (1912) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Dorothy Bernard, Edward Dillon, J. Jiquel Lanoe.
What is The Root of Evil based on?
The Root of Evil is based on The Root of Evil (1911) by Thomas Dixon Jr..