The Cheat
“A Beautiful Girl- Gambling with one man for the love of another, until her selfishness plunged them into a crisis of disgrace!”
Overview
Elsa Carlyle is impulsive and a gambler. Though loved by her husband Jeff, she's spoiled and selfish, concerned with social standing. Meanwhile, Jeff wants to stop spending while he completes business deals that could make them rich. One night, on a hunch, she bets and loses big at a casino, and then she doubles her problems with more impulsive decisions. Hardy Livingstone, a wealthy Casanova just back from the Orient, makes a play for her. Elsa dallies with Hardy, but soon, his insistence and her dire financial affairs seem destined to lead to adultery. Who's the cheat?
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- George Abbott
- Writers
- Hector Turnbull, Harry Hervey
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cheat rated?
The Cheat has an audience rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 15 votes.
Who directed The Cheat?
The Cheat was directed by George Abbott.
When was The Cheat released?
The Cheat was released in 1931.
