The Cheaters
"The Picture That Can Change Your Life!"
Originally released in 1945. The Cheaters is a comedy/drama film. directed by Joseph Kane. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joseph Schildkraut, Billie Burke, and Eugene Pallette
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joseph Schildkraut
as Anthony 'Mr. M.' Marchand
Billie Burke
as Clara Pidgeon
Eugene Pallette
as James C. Pidgeon
Ona Munson
as Florie Watson
Raymond Walburn
as Willie Crawford
Norma Varden
as Mattie
Ann Gillis
as Angela Pidgeon
Ruth Terry
as Therese Pidgeon
Robert Livingston
as Stephen Bates
David Holt
as Reggie Pidgeon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cheaters about?
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.
Who directed The Cheaters?
The Cheaters was directed by Joseph Kane.
How long is The Cheaters?
The Cheaters has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Cheaters released?
The Cheaters was released on July 15, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cheaters?
The main cast of The Cheaters includes Joseph Schildkraut, Billie Burke, Eugene Pallette, Ona Munson, Raymond Walburn.