The Lovable Cheat
1949, English. Directed by Richard Oswald.
Hollywood's First Big Fun Hit of '49 !!!
Posing as a wealthy Parisian, Mercadet fleeces friends and casual acquaintances alike. He is forced into this life of crime to keep up appearances, so that his daughter Julie can land herself a rich husband.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Richard OswaldDirector
- Charles RugglesClaude Mercadet
- Peggy Ann GarnerJulie Mercadet
- Richard NeyJacques Minard
- Alan MowbrayJustin
- Iris AdrianMadame Mercadet
- Ludwig DonathViolette
- Fritz FeldMonsieur Louis
- John WengrafPierquin
- Otto WaldisBailiff
- Edna HollandMadame Pierquin
- Minerva UrecalVirginie
- Jody GilbertMadame Violette
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward Lewis
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The Lovable Cheat runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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What movies are like The Lovable Cheat?
If you liked The Lovable Cheat, try American Dreamer, Easy Money, Fun with Dick and Jane.
Who directed The Lovable Cheat?
The Lovable Cheat (1949) was directed by Richard Oswald and stars Charles Ruggles, Peggy Ann Garner, Richard Ney.