Movie·1947·1h 50m
The Root of All Evil
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Harold Huth
Cinematography
Stephen Dade
Editor
Charles Knott
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
5 votes
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// cast
Cast
Phyllis Calvert
Jeckie Farnish
Michael Rennie
Charles Mortimer
John McCallum
Joe Bartle
Brefni O'Rorke
Farnish
Moore Marriott
Scholes
Hazel Court
Rushie Farnish
Arthur Young
George Grice
Reginald Purdell
Perkins
Hubert Gregg
Albert
Stewart Rome
Sir George
George Carney
Bowser
Pat Hicks
Lucy
George Merritt
Landlord
Rory MacDermot
Overthwaite
Bryan Herbert
Stubley
Ellis Irving
Auctioneer
Diana Decker
Pam
// crew
Crew
Brock Williams
Screenplay, Director
Harold Huth
Producer
Charles Knott
Editor
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
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