The Story of a Cheat

The Story of a Cheat (1936)

7.5/10 68 votes 1h 21m HD

Overview

Life story of a charming scoundrel, with little dialogue other than the star/director's witty narration. As a boy, only he survives a family tragedy when he's deprived of supper (poisonous mushrooms!) for stealing...concluding that dishonesty pays. Through years of dabbling in crime and amusing adventures, two women appear and reappear in his life, a dazzling blonde jewel thief and a stunning brunette gambler. Finally, he meets the mysterious Charbonnier who had saved his life in World War I, leading to the surprising next phase in his career...

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Cast

Sacha Guitry

Sacha Guitry

le tricheur

Jacqueline Delubac

Jacqueline Delubac

la femme

Marguerite Moreno

Marguerite Moreno

l'aventurière

Pauline Carton

Pauline Carton

Madame Moriot

Rosine Deréan

Rosine Deréan

la voleuse professionnelle

Fréhel

Fréhel

la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant

Elmire Vautier

Elmire Vautier

la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)

Serge Grave

Serge Grave

le tricheur (petit garçon)