The Beautiful Cheat
Synopsis
The title character, played by Bonita Granville, is the secretary at a boys' reformatory. Sociology professor Noah Beery Jr. shows up to study the juvenile-delinquent mindset. Not surprisingly, he ends up taking a post-grad course in amour from the winsome Ms. Granville.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Fritz Rotter, Ben Markson, Manuel Seff
- Original Title
- The Beautiful Cheat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Fritz Rotter, Ben Markson, Manuel Seff
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Markson
Writer
Charles Barton
Director
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What is The Beautiful Cheat about?
The title character, played by Bonita Granville, is the secretary at a boys' reformatory. Sociology professor Noah Beery Jr. shows up to study the juvenile-delinquent mindset. Not surprisingly, he ends up taking a post-grad course in amour from the winsome Ms. Granville.
Who directed The Beautiful Cheat?
The Beautiful Cheat was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in The Beautiful Cheat?
The principal cast of The Beautiful Cheat includes Bonita Granville, Noah Beery Jr., Margaret Irving, Sarah Selby, Irene Ryan.
When was The Beautiful Cheat released and how long is it?
The Beautiful Cheat was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 59m.