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The Root of All Evil

19476.8 / 10110 min
Drama

Overview

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.

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

Crew

J.S. Fletcher

J.S. Fletcher

Novel

Brock Williams

Brock Williams

Director

Charles Knott

Charles Knott

Editor

Brock Williams

Brock Williams

Screenplay

Bretton Byrd

Bretton Byrd

Music

Harold Huth

Harold Huth

Producer

Maurice Carter

Maurice Carter

Art Direction

Stephen Dade

Stephen Dade

Director of Photography