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The Cheaters
The Cheaters

The Cheaters

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Genres

ComedyDrama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

87 mins

Rating

5.9/10

Release Date

15 July 1945

Country

United States of America

Cast

Joseph Schildkraut

Joseph Schildkraut

Anthony 'Mr. M.' Marchand

Billie Burke

Billie Burke

Clara Pidgeon

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

James C. Pidgeon

Ona Munson

Ona Munson

Florie Watson

Raymond Walburn

Raymond Walburn

Willie Crawford

Norma Varden

Norma Varden

Mattie

Ann Gillis

Ann Gillis

Angela Pidgeon

Ruth Terry

Ruth Terry

Therese Pidgeon

Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston

Stephen Bates

David Holt

David Holt

Reggie Pidgeon

Robert Greig

Robert Greig

MacFarland

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

Process Server (uncredited)

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