Watch The Root of All Evil (1947) Official Trailer
7.4 / 10 IMDb February 5, 1947 1h 50m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 50m
Release Date
February 5, 1947
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Producers
Cast
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
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Pat Hicks
as Lucy
George Merritt
as Landlord
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Rory MacDermot
as Overthwaite
Bryan Herbert
as Stubley
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Ellis Irving
as Auctioneer
Diana Decker
as Pam
Production Companies
Gainsborough Pictures
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