Movie·1924·0h 50m

The Dancing Cheat

The silken sins of an over-the-border Monte Carlo revealed in daring, gripping moments.

Directed By

Irving Cummings

Country

United States of America

Language

No Language

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The Story

Crooked gambler Eddie Kane induces his estranged wife, Poppy, to help him blackmail Brownlow Clay, the owner of a clean-cut gambling establishment in Tijuana. The plan involves Kane "discovering" Poppy in Clay's private apartment to demand hush money. During the setup, Poppy finds herself genuinely falling for Clay. Overcome with remorse and ashamed of her part in the "badger game," Poppy chooses to protect Clay and double-crosses her husband instead. With Kane's plot defeated, Poppy and Clay are free to marry and start a happy future together.

Written By

Raymond L. Schrock

Producer

Carl Laemmle

Cinematography

William Thornley

Themes

partially lost filmpreserved george eastman housepreserved at the eye film institute netherlands

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