The Beautiful Cheat
Synopsis
A motion picture producer has press agent Jimmy Austin take Mary Callahan, a pretty shopgirl, to Europe. After an extensive publicity campaign, Mary returns to the United States as Maritza Callahansky, a Russian actress owning the crown jewels. To add support to her newly established identity, Maritza gives a party in a Long Island mansion in the rightful owner's absence. The owners return to find their home taken over by strangers and are about to call the police when it is discovered that they are the parents of one of the extras in the company.
Top Cast
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Laura La Plante
Mary Callahan / Maritza Callahansky
Alexander Carr
Albert Goldringer
Harry Myers
Jimmy Austin
Kate Price
Kate 'Ma' Callahan
Tom Guise
Leland Bruckman
Helen Carr
Lady Violet Armington
Walter Perry
Tom 'Pa' Callahan
Helen Dunbar
Mrs. Leland Bruckman
Bertram Grassby
Marquis de la Pontenac
Robert Anderson
Dan Brodie
Youcca Troubetzkov
Herbert Dangerfield
Janet Gaynor
Extra
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sloman
- Screenplay & Story
- A.P. Younger, Nina Wilcox Putnam, Olga Printzlau
- Original Title
- The Beautiful Cheat
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sloman
A.P. Younger, Nina Wilcox Putnam, Olga Printzlau
Department Leadership Roster
A.P. Younger
Writer
Olga Printzlau
Writer
Edward Sloman
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beautiful Cheat
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What is The Beautiful Cheat about?
A motion picture producer has press agent Jimmy Austin take Mary Callahan, a pretty shopgirl, to Europe. After an extensive publicity campaign, Mary returns to the United States as Maritza Callahansky, a Russian actress owning the crown jewels. To add support to her newly established identity, Maritza gives a party in a Long Island mansion in the rightful owner's absence. The owners return to find their home taken over by strangers and are about to call the police when it is discovered that they are the parents of one of the extras in the company.
Who directed The Beautiful Cheat?
The Beautiful Cheat was directed by Edward Sloman.
Who stars in The Beautiful Cheat?
The principal cast of The Beautiful Cheat includes Laura La Plante, Alexander Carr, Harry Myers, Kate Price, Tom Guise.
When was The Beautiful Cheat released and how long is it?
The Beautiful Cheat was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.