The Story of a Cheat (1936)

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...

Directing:
  • Sacha Guitry

Writing:
  • Sacha Guitry

Stars:
Release Date: 1936-10-02
themoviedb icon 7.5/10
  • Country: FR
  • Language: Français
  • Runtime: 81

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Marguerite Moreno
Marguerite Mo...
l'aventurière
Sacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry
le tricheur
Jacqueline Delubac
Jacqueline De...
la femme
Pauline Carton
Pauline Carto...
Madame Moriot
Rosine Deréan
Rosine Deréan
la voleuse professionnelle
Fréhel
Fréhel
la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
Elmire Vautier
Elmire Vautie...
la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)
Serge Grave
Serge Grave
le tricheur (petit garçon)
Pierre Asso
Pierre Asso
le tricheur (jeune homme)
Roger Duchesne
Roger Duchesn...
Serge Abramitch
Henri Pfeifer
Henri Pfeifer
M. Charbonnier
Pierre Labry
Pierre Labry
Maître Morlot, le notaire et cousin
Gaston Dupray
Gaston Dupray
le garçon de café
Adolphe Borchard
Adolphe Borch...
le pianiste du beuglant
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