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The Cheaters

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The Cheaters

"The Picture That Can Change Your Life!"

1945

1h 27m

6.2(13 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

An eccentric wealthy family facing bankruptcy schemes to steal an inheritance, but an alcoholic ex-actor they take in for Christmas charity complicates their plan.

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Production Companies

Republic Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Joseph Schildkraut

Joseph Schildkraut

Anthony 'Mr. M.' Marchand

Billie Burke

Billie Burke

Clara Pidgeon

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

James C. Pidgeon

Ona Munson

Ona Munson

Florie Watson

Raymond Walburn

Raymond Walburn

Willie Crawford

Norma Varden

Norma Varden

Mattie

Ann Gillis

Ann Gillis

Angela Pidgeon

Ruth Terry

Ruth Terry

Therese Pidgeon

Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston

Stephen Bates

David Holt

David Holt

Reggie Pidgeon

Creative team

Directed by: Joseph Kane
Written by: Frances Hyland

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