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The Cheat (1931) was a Drama Film directed by George Abbott .

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Pre- Code: The Cheat (1931) with Talullah Bankhead.

By Dawn Sample on Jun 2, 2013 From Noir and Chick Flicks

The Cheat (1931). Pre film code directed by George Abbott. Cast: Talullah Bankhead and Harvey Stephens. It is a remake of the 1915 silent film of the same name which was directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Compulsive gambler Elsa Carlyle, wants to live her life to the fullest. Her husband Jeffrey, is a s... Read full article


The Cheat (1931)

By Angela on Nov 8, 2012 From Hollywood Revue

If there’s one thing Elsa Carlyle (Tallulah Bankhead) can’t resist, it’s gambling. One night, she finds herself $5,000? in the hole and doesn’t have the money to pay it so she makes one last bet for the night. She and the casino owner each draw a card and if she draws the hig... Read full article


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One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
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