The Root of All Evil

The Root of All Evil

1947
1h 50m
6.8

6.8/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Gainsborough Pictures
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date February 5, 1947
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0039784

Cast

Phyllis Calvert
Phyllis Calvert

Jeckie Farnish

Michael Rennie
Michael Rennie

Charles Mortimer

John McCallum
John McCallum

Joe Bartle

Brefni O'Rorke
Brefni O'Rorke

Farnish

Moore Marriott
Moore Marriott

Scholes

Hazel Court
Hazel Court

Rushie Farnish

Arthur Young
Arthur Young

George Grice

Reginald Purdell
Reginald Purdell

Perkins

Hubert Gregg
Hubert Gregg

Albert

Stewart Rome
Stewart Rome

Sir George

George Carney
George Carney

Bowser

Pat Hicks
Pat Hicks

Lucy

Key Crew

Brock Williams
Screenplay
Harold Huth
Producer
Brock Williams
Director