The Story of a Cheat (1936)
Original title: Le Roman d'un tricheur
The Story of a Cheat is a 1936 French-language comedy movie directed by Sacha Guitry, with a running time of 1h 21m. It stars Sacha Guitry, Jacqueline Delubac and Marguerite Moreno.
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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What is The Story of a Cheat about?
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...
When was The Story of a Cheat released?
The Story of a Cheat was released on 2 October 1936.
How long is The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat runs 1h 21m.
Who made The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat was directed by Sacha Guitry.
Where can I watch The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch The Story of a Cheat
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Sacha Guitry as le tricheur
- Jacqueline Delubac as la femme
- Marguerite Moreno as l'aventurière
- Pauline Carton as Madame Moriot
- Rosine Deréan as la voleuse professionnelle
- Fréhel as la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
- Elmire Vautier as la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)
- Serge Grave as le tricheur (petit garçon)
- Pierre Asso as le tricheur (jeune homme)
- Roger Duchesne as Serge Abramitch
- Henri Pfeifer as M. Charbonnier
- Pierre Labry as Maître Morlot, le notaire et cousin