Movie

The Cheat

“A Beautiful Girl- Gambling with one man for the love of another, until her selfishness plunged them into a crisis of disgrace!”

★ 6.3(16)19311h 7m

Drama

IMDb

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Good to know

Director: George Abbott
Release date: 1931-11-28
Runtime: 1h 7m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About The Cheat

The Cheat is a 1931 movie in the Drama genre, directed by George Abbott, starring Tallulah Bankhead, Harvey Stephens and Irving Pichel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cheat in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Elsa Carlyle is impulsive and a gambler. Though loved by her husband Jeff, she's spoiled and selfish, concerned with social standing. Meanwhile, Jeff wants to stop spending while he completes business deals that could make them rich. One night, on a hunch, she bets and loses big at a casino, and then she doubles her problems with more impulsive decisions. Hardy Livingstone, a wealthy Casanova just back from the Orient, makes a play for her. Elsa dallies with Hardy, but soon, his insistence and her dire financial affairs seem destined to lead to adultery. Who's the cheat?

Cast

Tallulah Bankhead

Elsa Carlyle

Harvey Stephens

Jeffrey Carlyle

Irving Pichel

Hardy Livingstone

Jay Fassett

Terrell

Ann Andrews

Mrs. Albright

William Ingersoll

Croupier

Hanaki Yoshiwara

Japanese Servant

Willard Dashiell

Judge

Edward Keane

Defense Attorney

Robert Strange

District Attorney

Porter Hall

Leslie (uncredited)

Arthur Hohl

Defense Attorney (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

infidelityaddictionmoneylustgamblerpre-codeimpulsive

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cheat in Canada?+

The Cheat is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Cheat on Netflix?+

The Cheat is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Cheat?+

The Cheat has a runtime of 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

Who stars in The Cheat?+

The Cheat stars Tallulah Bankhead, Harvey Stephens, Irving Pichel, Jay Fassett and Ann Andrews.

When did The Cheat come out?+

The Cheat is a 1931 movie directed by George Abbott.

What genre is The Cheat?+

The Cheat is Drama film.

Who directed The Cheat?+

The Cheat was directed by George Abbott.