The Dancing Cheat
“The silken sins of an over-the-border Monte Carlo revealed in daring, gripping moments.”
Synopsis
Crooked gambler Eddie Kane induces his estranged wife, Poppy, to help him blackmail Brownlow Clay, the owner of a clean-cut gambling establishment in Tijuana. The plan involves Kane "discovering" Poppy in Clay's private apartment to demand hush money. During the setup, Poppy finds herself genuinely falling for Clay. Overcome with remorse and ashamed of her part in the "badger game," Poppy chooses to protect Clay and double-crosses her husband instead. With Kane's plot defeated, Poppy and Clay are free to marry and start a happy future together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock, Calvin Johnston
- Original Title
- The Dancing Cheat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Raymond L. Schrock, Calvin Johnston
William Thornley
Carl Laemmle
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond L. Schrock
Writer
Irving Cummings
Director
William Thornley
Director of Photography
Carl Laemmle
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dancing Cheat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dancing Cheat about?
Crooked gambler Eddie Kane induces his estranged wife, Poppy, to help him blackmail Brownlow Clay, the owner of a clean-cut gambling establishment in Tijuana. The plan involves Kane "discovering" Poppy in Clay's private apartment to demand hush money. During the setup, Poppy finds herself genuinely falling for Clay. Overcome with remorse and ashamed of her part in the "badger game," Poppy chooses to protect Clay and double-crosses her husband instead. With Kane's plot defeated, Poppy and Clay are free to marry and start a happy future together.
Who directed The Dancing Cheat?
The Dancing Cheat was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in The Dancing Cheat?
The principal cast of The Dancing Cheat includes Alice Lake, Herbert Rawlinson, Bob Walker, Ed Brady, Jim Blackwell.
When was The Dancing Cheat released and how long is it?
The Dancing Cheat was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 50m.