Cheating Cheaters
“He cheated thru life, but he would not be cheated out of the girl he loved. He cheated-she cheated-they all cheated.”
Synopsis
Nan Carey ( Betty Compson ), a shoplifter, is caught by the police but acquitted through the influence of Lazare ( Lucien Littlefield ), a crooked lawyer, who places her with a gang of crooks. Posing as the Brockton family, they move to a seaside home, where they plan to steal the jewel collection of the Palmers, their neighbours. Nan wins the confidence of the family by flirting with Tom ( Kenneth Harlan ), who becomes infatuated and wants to go away with her, but she refuses him. Tom is caught red-handed in the Brockton mansion attempting to steal their jewels while Nan is making a success of the Palmer robbery.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Laemmle
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Logue, Max Marcin, James T. O'Donohoe
- Original Title
- Cheating Cheaters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Laemmle
Charles Logue, Max Marcin, James T. O'Donohoe
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Laemmle
Director
Charles Logue
Writer
James T. O'Donohoe
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheating Cheaters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cheating Cheaters about?
Nan Carey ( Betty Compson ), a shoplifter, is caught by the police but acquitted through the influence of Lazare ( Lucien Littlefield ), a crooked lawyer, who places her with a gang of crooks. Posing as the Brockton family, they move to a seaside home, where they plan to steal the jewel collection of the Palmers, their neighbours. Nan wins the confidence of the family by flirting with Tom ( Kenneth Harlan ), who becomes infatuated and wants to go away with her, but she refuses him. Tom is caught red-handed in the Brockton mansion attempting to steal their jewels while Nan is making a success of the Palmer robbery.
Who directed Cheating Cheaters?
Cheating Cheaters was directed by Edward Laemmle.
Who stars in Cheating Cheaters?
The principal cast of Cheating Cheaters includes Betty Compson, Kenneth Harlan, Sylvia Ashton, Erwin Connelly, Maude Turner Gordon.
When was Cheating Cheaters released and how long is it?
Cheating Cheaters was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cheating Cheaters?
Cheating Cheaters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).