The Root of All Evil
1947•1h 50m•7.4•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Brock Williams
Writer
Brock Williams
Languages
English
Studio
Gainsborough Pictures
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
Production
Company
Gainsborough Pictures
Producer
Harold Huth
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