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The Root of All Evil

The Root of All Evil

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Drama
📜 Overview: Jeckie Farnish is a level-headed young woman, unlike her spoiled younger sister, Rushie. When the sisters become involved with charming businessman Charles Mortimer, the resulting tragedy leads to a lust for revenge on Rushie's part. However, Jeckie knows that she can always turn to reliable Joe Bartle in times of need.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1947-02-05
⌚ Running Time: 110 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.8

Beloved Cast

Phyllis Calvert original image
Jeckie Farnish
Phyllis Calvert
Michael Rennie original image
Charles Mortimer
Michael Rennie
John McCallum original image
Joe Bartle
John McCallum
Brefni O'Rorke original image
Farnish
Brefni O'Rorke
Moore Marriott original image
Scholes
Moore Marriott
Hazel Court original image
Rushie Farnish
Hazel Court
Arthur Young original image
George Grice
Arthur Young
Reginald Purdell original image
Perkins
Reginald Purdell
Hubert Gregg original image
Albert
Hubert Gregg
Stewart Rome original image
Sir George
Stewart Rome
George Carney original image
Bowser
George Carney
Pat Hicks original image
Lucy
Pat Hicks
George Merritt original image
Landlord
George Merritt
Rory MacDermot original image
Overthwaite
Rory MacDermot
Maureen Moore original image
Mrs. Scholes
Maureen Moore
Bryan Herbert original image
Stubley
Bryan Herbert
Ellis Irving original image
Auctioneer
Ellis Irving
Diana Decker original image
Pam
Diana Decker

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