The Cheaters (1945)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.909 |
Directed By
Joseph Kane
Crew
Frances Hyland
Frances Hyland
Albert Ray
Joseph Kane
Richard L. Van Enger
Joseph Kane
Adele Palmer
Russell Kimball
Otto Siegel
Reggie Lanning
James W. Sullivan
TOP CAST
Joseph Schildkraut
Anthony 'Mr. M.' Marchand
Billie Burke
Clara Pidgeon
Eugene Pallette
James C. Pidgeon
Ona Munson
Florie Watson
Raymond Walburn
Willie Crawford
Norma Varden
Mattie
Ann Gillis
Angela Pidgeon
Ruth Terry
Therese Pidgeon
Robert Livingston
Stephen Bates
David Holt
Reggie Pidgeon
Robert Greig
MacFarland
Byron Foulger
Process Server (uncredited)
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