The Root of All Evil (1947)
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.
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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
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