The Root of All Evil

1h 50m
Drama
6.8

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.

Cast

Phyllis Calvert
Jeckie Farnish
Michael Rennie
Charles Mortimer
John McCallum
Joe Bartle
Brefni O'Rorke
Farnish
Moore Marriott
Scholes
Hazel Court
Rushie Farnish
Arthur Young
George Grice
Reginald Purdell
Perkins
Hubert Gregg
Albert
Stewart Rome
Sir George
George Carney
Bowser
Pat Hicks
Lucy
George Merritt
Landlord
Rory MacDermot
Overthwaite
Bryan Herbert
Stubley
Ellis Irving
Auctioneer
Diana Decker
Pam

Crew

Brock Williams
Director, Screenplay
J.S. Fletcher
Novel
Charles Knott
Editor
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Harold Huth
Producer
Bretton Byrd
Music
Maurice Carter
Art Direction

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