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Little White Lie

Little White Lie

Genres

Drama

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An orphan is uncertain whether she wants to remain with her adoptive family or return to the orphanage.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

03 March 1945

Country

United States of America

Cast

Sharon McManus

Sharon McManus

Amber

Marta Linden

Marta Linden

Elizabeth

Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Paul

Naomi Childers

Naomi Childers

Orphanage Matron (uncredited)

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