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The Root of All Evil (1947)

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.

Release: 1947-02-05
Runtime: 110 min
Rating: 6.8 / 10
Cast
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
Hubert Gregg
Hubert Gregg
Albert
Stewart Rome
Stewart Rome
Sir George
George Carney
George Carney
Bowser
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Pat Hicks
Lucy
George Merritt
George Merritt
Landlord
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Rory MacDermot
Overthwaite
Bryan Herbert
Bryan Herbert
Stubley
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Ellis Irving
Auctioneer
Diana Decker
Diana Decker
Pam