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The Root of All Evil

1947•1h 50m•
6.8
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.

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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

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