The Beautiful Cheat
Originally released in 1926. The Beautiful Cheat is a comedy film. directed by Edward Sloman. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Laura La Plante, Alexander Carr, and Harry Myers
Synopsis
A motion picture producer has press agent Jimmy Austin take Mary Callahan, a pretty shopgirl, to Europe. After an extensive publicity campaign, Mary returns to the United States as Maritza Callahansky, a Russian actress owning the crown jewels. To add support to her newly established identity, Maritza gives a party in a Long Island mansion in the rightful owner's absence. The owners return to find their home taken over by strangers and are about to call the police when it is discovered that they are the parents of one of the extras in the company.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Laura La Plante
as Mary Callahan / Maritza Callahansky
Alexander Carr
as Albert Goldringer
Harry Myers
as Jimmy Austin
Kate Price
as Kate 'Ma' Callahan
Tom Guise
as Leland Bruckman
Helen Carr
as Lady Violet Armington
Walter Perry
as Tom 'Pa' Callahan
Helen Dunbar
as Mrs. Leland Bruckman
Bertram Grassby
as Marquis de la Pontenac
Robert Anderson
as Dan Brodie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beautiful Cheat about?
A motion picture producer has press agent Jimmy Austin take Mary Callahan, a pretty shopgirl, to Europe. After an extensive publicity campaign, Mary returns to the United States as Maritza Callahan...
Who directed The Beautiful Cheat?
The Beautiful Cheat was directed by Edward Sloman.
How long is The Beautiful Cheat?
The Beautiful Cheat has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Beautiful Cheat released?
The Beautiful Cheat was released on February 21, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beautiful Cheat?
The main cast of The Beautiful Cheat includes Laura La Plante, Alexander Carr, Harry Myers, Kate Price, Tom Guise.