Little White Lie

1945 0h 11m EN

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sharon McManus
Amber
Marta Linden
Elizabeth
Donald Curtis
Paul
Naomi Childers
Orphanage Matron (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Burnford
Writers: Lewis Jacobs
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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81 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Burnford, shot by Jackson Rose. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Leon Bourgeau shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Sharon McManus and Marta Linden and Donald Curtis carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0240685 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paul Burnford directs. Jackson Rose behind the camera. Leon Bourgeau cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
281 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Paul Burnford, shot by Jackson Rose. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Leon Bourgeau shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sharon McManus and Marta Linden and Donald Curtis carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0240685 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.