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The Root of All Evil

68 %|Feb 5, 1947|Drama

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.

Featured Crew

J.S. Fletcher
Novel
Brock Williams
Director
Charles Knott
Editor
Brock Williams
Screenplay
Bretton Byrd
Music
Harold Huth
Producer
Maurice Carter
Art Direction
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography

Cast

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Phyllis Calvert
Jeckie Farnish
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Michael Rennie
Charles Mortimer
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John McCallum
Joe Bartle
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Hazel Court
Rushie Farnish
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Arthur Young
George Grice
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Stewart Rome
Sir George
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Rory MacDermot
Overthwaite
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Maureen Moore
Mrs. Scholes
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Ellis Irving
Auctioneer