The Cheater (1920)
Wherein the Woman Cheats and Pays the Penalty in Tears.
Lilly Meany has grown up amongst charlatans, including her father. She decides to become a faith healer, and her first victim, a rich hypochondriac woman, is easy enough to "cure." In fact, the woman's so happy with Lilly, now calling herself Vashti Dethic, that she recommends her to her nephew, Judah, Lord Asgarby, who has a crippled sister, Eve. The little girl gives Lilly so much innocent trust and love that she actually is able to walk for the first time ever.
Director: Henry Otto
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: June 7, 1920
Cast
- May Allison - Lilly Meany, aka Vashti Dethic
- King Baggot - Lord Asgarby
- Frank Currier - Peg Meany
- Harry von Meter - Bill Tozer
- Mae Giraci - Eve Asgarby
- Lucille Ward - Mrs. Prall
- P. Dempsey Tabler - Doctor
- Alberta Lee - Nurse
- Rudolph Valentino - Extra (uncredited)
- Percy Challenger - Mr. Prall
Screenplay
- Henry Arthur Jones (Theatre Play)
- Lois Zellner (Scenario Writer)
Production: Screen Classics Inc., Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Henry Otto
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cheater about?
- Lilly Meany has grown up amongst charlatans, including her father. She decides to become a faith healer, and her first victim, a rich hypochondriac woman, is easy enough to "cure." In fact, the woman's so happy with Lilly, now calling herself Vashti Dethic, that she recommends her to her nephew, Judah, Lord Asgarby, who has a crippled sister, Eve. The little girl gives Lilly so much innocent trust and love that she actually is able to walk for the first time ever.
- Who directed The Cheater?
- The Cheater was directed by Henry Otto.
- Who stars in The Cheater?
- The Cheater stars May Allison, King Baggot, Frank Currier, Harry von Meter, Mae Giraci, Lucille Ward.
- How long is The Cheater?
- The Cheater has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Cheater?
- The Cheater is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cheater produced?
- The Cheater was produced in United States of America.