
The Root of Evil
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Dorothy Bernard
Dorothy Bernard
The Wealthy Man's Daughter
Dorothy Bernard
The Wealthy Man's Daughter


Edward Dillon
Edward Dillon
The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband
Edward Dillon
The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband


J. Jiquel Lanoe
J. Jiquel Lanoe
The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler
J. Jiquel Lanoe
The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler


Ynez Seabury
Ynez Seabury
The Granddaughter
Ynez Seabury
The Granddaughter


Alfred Paget
Alfred Paget
The Landlord
Alfred Paget
The Landlord


Charles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill Mailes
The Doctor
Charles Hill Mailes
The Doctor
William J. Butler
William J. Butler
The Wealthy Man
William J. Butler
The Wealthy Man
Harry Hyde
Harry Hyde
The Faithful Servant
Harry Hyde
The Faithful Servant
John T. Dillon
John T. Dillon
The Estate Lawyer
John T. Dillon
The Estate Lawyer
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