The Root of All Evil (1947)

The Root of All Evil (1947)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1947-02-05 United Kingdom 110 Min. PG-13
6.8 4 votes
Drama

Overview

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 is Jeckie Farnish
Jeckie Farnish
Michael Rennie is Charles Mortimer
Charles Mortimer
John McCallum is Joe Bartle
Joe Bartle
Brefni O'Rorke is Farnish
Farnish
Moore Marriott is Scholes
Scholes
Hazel Court is Rushie Farnish
Rushie Farnish
Arthur Young is George Grice
George Grice
Hubert Gregg is Albert
Albert
Stewart Rome is Sir George
Sir George
George Carney is Bowser
Bowser
Pat Hicks is Lucy
Lucy
George Merritt is Landlord
Landlord
Rory MacDermot is Overthwaite
Overthwaite
Maureen Moore is Mrs. Scholes
Mrs. Scholes
Bryan Herbert is Stubley
Stubley
Ellis Irving is Auctioneer
Auctioneer