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The Cheat

  • 1931
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
933
YOUR RATING
Tallulah Bankhead in The Cheat (1931)
DramaRomance

Woman in debt makes an impulsive investment which doesn't go her way.Woman in debt makes an impulsive investment which doesn't go her way.Woman in debt makes an impulsive investment which doesn't go her way.

  • Directors
    • George Abbott
    • Berthold Viertel
  • Writers
    • Harry Hervey
    • Hector Turnbull
  • Stars
    • Tallulah Bankhead
    • Harvey Stephens
    • Irving Pichel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    933
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • George Abbott
      • Berthold Viertel
    • Writers
      • Harry Hervey
      • Hector Turnbull
    • Stars
      • Tallulah Bankhead
      • Harvey Stephens
      • Irving Pichel
    • 25User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Top Cast32

    Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead
    • Elsa Carlyle
    Harvey Stephens
    Harvey Stephens
    • Jeffrey Carlyle
    Irving Pichel
    Irving Pichel
    • Hardy Livingstone
    Jay Fassett
    Jay Fassett
    • Terrell
    Ann Andrews
    Ann Andrews
    • Mrs. Albright
    William Ingersoll
    • Croupier
    Hanaki Yoshiwara
    • Japanese Servant
    Willard Dashiell
    • Judge
    Edward Keane
    • Defense Attorney
    Robert Strange
    Robert Strange
    • District Attorney
    Loretta Andrews
    Loretta Andrews
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Brown
    Barbara Brown
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Carthew
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Bess Flowers
    Bess Flowers
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Gargan
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Granato
    • Orchestra Musician
    • (uncredited)
    Beatrice Hagen
    Beatrice Hagen
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Juanita Hagen
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • George Abbott
      • Berthold Viertel
    • Writers
      • Harry Hervey
      • Hector Turnbull
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews25

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      A remake of the Cecil B. DeMille 1915 film which starred Fannie Ward.
    • Quotes
      • Jeffrey Carlyle: I love you. I didn't marry you because I thought you could spell or add, but because of who you are.
    • Connections
      Remake of The Cheat (1915)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 28, 1931 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Namus Lekesi
    • Filming locations
      • Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 14m(74 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.20 : 1

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