The Lovable Cheat
“Hollywood's First Big Fun Hit of '49 !!!”
Synopsis
Posing as a wealthy Parisian, Mercadet fleeces friends and casual acquaintances alike. He is forced into this life of crime to keep up appearances, so that his daughter Julie can land herself a rich husband.
Top Cast
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Charles Ruggles
Claude Mercadet
Peggy Ann Garner
Julie Mercadet
Richard Ney
Jacques Minard
Alan Mowbray
Justin
Iris Adrian
Madame Mercadet
Ludwig Donath
Violette
Fritz Feld
Monsieur Louis
John Wengraf
Pierquin
Otto Waldis
Bailiff
Edna Holland
Madame Pierquin
Minerva Urecal
Virginie
Jody Gilbert
Madame Violette
Buster Keaton
Goulard
Helen Servis
Madame Goulard
Curt Bois
Count de la Brive
Judy Brubaker
Therese
Albin Robeling
Butcher
Fred Fox
Baker
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Lewis
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- The Lovable Cheat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Skyline Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Oswald
Edward Lewis, Honoré de Balzac, Richard Oswald
Karl Hajos
Paul Ivano
W.L. Bagier
Richard Oswald, Edward Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Oswald
Director
Edward Lewis
Screenplay
W.L. Bagier
Editor
Richard Oswald
Producer
Edward Lewis
Producer
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lovable Cheat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lovable Cheat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lovable Cheat about?
Posing as a wealthy Parisian, Mercadet fleeces friends and casual acquaintances alike. He is forced into this life of crime to keep up appearances, so that his daughter Julie can land herself a rich husband.
Who directed The Lovable Cheat?
The Lovable Cheat was directed by Richard Oswald.
Who stars in The Lovable Cheat?
The principal cast of The Lovable Cheat includes Charles Ruggles, Peggy Ann Garner, Richard Ney, Alan Mowbray, Iris Adrian.
When was The Lovable Cheat released and how long is it?
The Lovable Cheat was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lovable Cheat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lovable Cheat was composed by Karl Hajos.