Cast
Joseph Schildkraut
as Anthony 'Mr. M.' Marchand
Billie Burke
as Clara Pidgeon
Eugene Pallette
as James C. Pidgeon
Ona Munson
as Florie Watson
Raymond Walburn
as Willie Crawford
Norma Varden
as Mattie
Ann Gillis
as Angela Pidgeon
Ruth Terry
as Therese Pidgeon
Robert Livingston
as Stephen Bates
David Holt
as Reggie Pidgeon
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1945
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes13
DirectorJoseph Kane
WritersFrances Hyland
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Cheaters
About The Cheaters
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.
Directed by Joseph Kane, The Cheaters leans on a strong ensemble — Joseph Schildkraut, Billie Burke, Eugene Pallette — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1945.
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