The Cheat (1931)
A Beautiful Girl- Gambling with one man for the love of another, until her selfishness plunged them into a crisis of disgrace!
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?
Cast
- Tallulah Bankhead - Elsa Carlyle
- Harvey Stephens - Jeffrey Carlyle
- Irving Pichel - Hardy Livingstone
- Jay Fassett - Terrell
- Ann Andrews - Mrs. Albright
- William Ingersoll - Croupier
- Hanaki Yoshiwara - Japanese Servant
- Willard Dashiell - Judge
- Edward Keane - Defense Attorney
- Robert Strange - District Attorney
Screenplay
- Hector Turnbull (Original Story)
- Harry Hervey (Screenplay)
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
infidelity, addiction, money, lust, gambler, pre-code, impulsive
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cheat about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Cheat?
- The Cheat was directed by George Abbott.
- Who stars in The Cheat?
- The Cheat stars Tallulah Bankhead, Harvey Stephens, Irving Pichel, Jay Fassett, Ann Andrews, William Ingersoll.
- How long is The Cheat?
- The Cheat has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is The Cheat?
- The Cheat is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cheat produced?
- The Cheat was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Cheat?
- The themes of The Cheat include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Addiction and Recovery.