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The Root of All Evil (1947)

★ 7.4/10 110 min Drama United Kingdom English
Screenplay by: Brock Williams
Novel: J.S. Fletcher
Streaming: Not available

Description

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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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

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