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The Root of All Evil

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, February 5 1947
77 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Phyllis CalvertPhyllis Calvert
Phyllis Calvert was
31 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Jeckie Farnish'.
Thu, Feb 18 1915 –
Tue, Oct 08 2002
Portrait of Michael RennieMichael Rennie
Michael Rennie was
37 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Charles Mortimer'.
Wed, Aug 25 1909 –
Thu, Jun 10 1971
Portrait of John McCallumJohn McCallum
John McCallum was
28 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Joe Bartle'.
Thu, Mar 14 1918 –
Wed, Feb 03 2010
Portrait of Brefni O'RorkeBrefni O'Rorke
Brefni O'Rorke would have been no older than
57 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Farnish'.
Wed, Jun 26 1889 –
Mon, Nov 11 1946
Portrait of Moore MarriottMoore Marriott
Moore Marriott was
61 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Scholes'.
Mon, Sep 14 1885 –
Sun, Dec 11 1949
Portrait of Hazel CourtHazel Court
Hazel Court was
20 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Rushie Farnish'.
Wed, Feb 10 1926 –
Tue, Apr 15 2008
Portrait of Arthur YoungArthur Young
Arthur Young was
48 in The Root of All Evil
as 'George Grice'.
Fri, Sep 02 1898 –
Tue, Feb 24 1959
Portrait of Reginald PurdellReginald Purdell
Reginald Purdell was
51 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Perkins'.
Sun, Nov 03 1895 –
Wed, Apr 22 1953
Portrait of Hubert GreggHubert Gregg
Hubert Gregg was
32 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Albert'.
Sun, Jul 19 1914 –
Mon, Mar 29 2004
Portrait of Stewart RomeStewart Rome
Stewart Rome was
61 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Sir George'.
Sat, Jan 30 1886 –
Fri, Feb 26 1965
Portrait of George CarneyGeorge Carney
George Carney was
59 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Bowser'.
Sun, Nov 20 1887 –
Tue, Dec 09 1947
Portrait of Pat HicksPat Hicks
Pat Hicks was
>> in The Root of All Evil
as 'Lucy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George MerrittGeorge Merritt
George Merritt was
56 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Landlord'.
Wed, Dec 10 1890 –
Sat, Aug 27 1977
Portrait of Rory MacDermotRory MacDermot
Rory MacDermot was
33 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Overthwaite'.
Sat, Dec 20 1913 –
Mon, Jul 07 1980
Portrait of Maureen MooreMaureen Moore
Maureen Moore was
>> in The Root of All Evil
as 'Mrs. Scholes'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bryan HerbertBryan Herbert
Bryan Herbert was
>> in The Root of All Evil
as 'Stubley'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellis IrvingEllis Irving
Ellis Irving was
45 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Auctioneer'.
Mon, Jan 06 1902 –
Sun, Mar 27 1983
Portrait of Diana DeckerDiana Decker
Diana Decker was
22 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Pam'.
Fri, Jan 09 1925 –
Fri, Jan 04 2019

Crew

Portrait of Brock WilliamsBrock Williams
Brock Williams was
>> in The Root of All Evil
as 'Screenplay, Director'
Unknown Birthday –
Sat, Feb 10 1968
Portrait of Stephen DadeStephen Dade
Stephen Dade was
37 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, Aug 13 1909 –
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Portrait of Harold HuthHarold Huth
Harold Huth was
55 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Producer'
Wed, Jan 20 1892 –
Thu, Oct 26 1967
Portrait of Charles KnottCharles Knott
Charles Knott was
>> in The Root of All Evil
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bretton ByrdBretton Byrd
Bretton Byrd was
42 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Music'
Wed, Nov 30 1904 –
Fri, Sep 27 1957
Portrait of Maurice CarterMaurice Carter
Maurice Carter was
33 in The Root of All Evil
as 'Art Direction'
Thu, Apr 24 1913 –
Sat, Apr 01 2000
Portrait of J.S. FletcherJ.S. Fletcher
J.S. Fletcher was
>> in The Root of All Evil
as 'Novel'
Unknown Birthday