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The Root of All Evil
The Root of All Evil

The Root of All Evil

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

110 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

05 February 1947

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Phyllis Calvert

Phyllis Calvert

Jeckie Farnish

Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie

Charles Mortimer

John McCallum

John McCallum

Joe Bartle

Brefni O'Rorke

Brefni O'Rorke

Farnish

Moore Marriott

Moore Marriott

Scholes

Hazel Court

Hazel Court

Rushie Farnish

Arthur Young

Arthur Young

George Grice

Reginald Purdell

Reginald Purdell

Perkins

Hubert Gregg

Hubert Gregg

Albert

Stewart Rome

Stewart Rome

Sir George

George Carney

George Carney

Bowser

Pat Hicks

Pat Hicks

Lucy

George Merritt

George Merritt

Landlord

Rory MacDermot

Rory MacDermot

Overthwaite

Maureen Moore

Maureen Moore

Mrs. Scholes

Bryan Herbert

Bryan Herbert

Stubley

Ellis Irving

Ellis Irving

Auctioneer

Diana Decker

Diana Decker

Pam

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