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The Root of All Evil

6.8 110 mins Drama   1947
Gainsborough Pictures  
Director(s): Brock Williams

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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Phyllis Calvert

as Jeckie Farnish

Michael Rennie

as Charles Mortimer

John McCallum

as Joe Bartle

Brefni O'Rorke

as Farnish

Moore Marriott

as Scholes

Hazel Court

as Rushie Farnish

Arthur Young

as George Grice

Reginald Purdell

as Perkins

Hubert Gregg

as Albert

Stewart Rome

as Sir George

George Carney

as Bowser

Pat Hicks

as Lucy

George Merritt

as Landlord

Rory MacDermot

as Overthwaite

Maureen Moore

as Mrs. Scholes

Bryan Herbert

as Stubley

Ellis Irving

as Auctioneer

Diana Decker

as Pam

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