CinemaOSMovie · 1947 · 1h 50m

The Root of All Evil

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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.

Directed byBrock Williams

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: EN
Released: February 5, 1947

Studios

Gainsborough Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Phyllis Calvert

Phyllis Calvert

Jeckie Farnish

Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie

Charles Mortimer

John McCallum

John McCallum

Joe Bartle

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

Creative team

Directed by: Brock Williams
Written by: Brock Williams
Produced by: Harold Huth

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