The Root of All Evil

Feb 5, 1947

1h 50m

★ 6.8

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Gainsborough Pictures

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Cast

Jeckie Farnish

Phyllis Calvert

Charles Mortimer

Michael Rennie

Joe Bartle

John McCallum

Farnish

Brefni O'Rorke

Scholes

Moore Marriott

Rushie Farnish

Hazel Court

George Grice

Arthur Young

Perkins

Reginald Purdell

Albert

Hubert Gregg

Sir George

Stewart Rome

Bowser

George Carney

Lucy

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