The Cheat
Originally released in 1915. The Cheat is a drama film. directed by Cecil B. DeMille. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fannie Ward, Sessue Hayakawa, and Jack Dean
Synopsis
A venal, spoiled stockbroker's wife impulsively embezzles $10,000 from the charity she chairs and desperately turns to a Burmese ivory trader to replace the stolen money.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (70 votes)
Budget
$17.3K
Production budget
Box Office
$137.4K
7.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fannie Ward
as Edith Hardy
Sessue Hayakawa
as Hishuru Tori [Haka Arakau]
Jack Dean
as Richard Hardy
James Neill
as Jones
Yutaka Abe
as Tori's valet
Dana Ong
as District attorney
Hazel Childers
as Mrs. Reynolds
Arthur H. Williams
as Courtroom judge
Dick La Reno
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Lucien Littlefield
as Hardy's Secretary (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,311
- Revenue
- $137,365
Production Companies
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cheat about?
A venal, spoiled stockbroker's wife impulsively embezzles $10,000 from the charity she chairs and desperately turns to a Burmese ivory trader to replace the stolen money.
Who directed The Cheat?
The Cheat was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
How long is The Cheat?
The Cheat has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was The Cheat released?
The Cheat was released on December 13, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cheat?
The main cast of The Cheat includes Fannie Ward, Sessue Hayakawa, Jack Dean, James Neill, Yutaka Abe.