| The Cheaters (1945) |
| An eccentric wealthy family facing bankruptcy schemes to steal an inheritance, but an alcoholic ex-actor they take in for Christmas charity complicates their plan. / A wealthy family is preparing for Christmas in their usual stylish fashion. They hit on a bright idea that will make them outstanding during this holiday season among their friends. They will adopt a "lost man" and bring him to their house for the holidays. They find a news story of a washed-up actor who has attempted to commit suicide and bring him to their home. The actor proves far more than they bargained for and he shows them some real truths about giving and living. |
Year:
Release Date:
Rating:
Video Type:
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1945
07/15/1945
Passed
Film
87 minutes
A
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Genre:
Comedy
Drama
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Director(s):
Joseph Kane
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Writer(s):
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Christmas Elements:
| 00:01:15 |
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6 shopping days to Christmas |
| 00:01:20 |
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Street Santa |
| 00:01:59 |
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lot of Christmas shopping / storers coming back to take gifts |
| 00:03:50 |
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Christmas ? |
| 00:04:36 |
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Jingle Bells music on entry / fake tree |
| Cast:
Joseph Schildkraut
/ Anthony Marchand
Billie Burke
/ Clara Pidgeon
Eugene Pallette
/ James C. Pidgeon
Ona Munson
/ Florie Watson
Raymond Walburn
/ Willie Crawford
Ann Gillis
/ Angela Pidgeon
Ruth Terry
/ Therese Pidgeon
Robert Livingston
/ Stephen Bates
David Holt
/ Reggie Pidgeon
Robert Greig
/ MacFarland
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