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The Cheaters

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When aristocrat James C. Pidgeon (Eugene Pallette) runs into money trouble, he thinks his dying uncle's fortune will save him, only to find out that it has been left to an unnamed actress. While lawyers search for the actress, James' daughter (Ruth Terry) convinces him to invite a destitute man, Mr. M., to Christmas dinner to appear generous. The man turns out to be a former actor (Joseph Schildkraut) who is also able to locate the mysterious actress heir, Florie Watson (Ona Munson).

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 02/04/2018
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An uplifting almost forgotten Christmas tale Go to Full Review
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Sandi H @RT87828695 02/22/2024 We loved this movie. Not only is it a good family movie, it was humorous, heartwarming and had a great ending. The actors and actresses offered an outstanding performance! This one is now part of our favorite Christmas movies. See more 12/19/2015 An intriguing oddity in the Christmas catalogue. See more 12/11/2015 Probably one of the only Classic Christmas Hollywood Films I haven't seen & upon viewing I now know why it's not that well known. A very uneven Christmas Story that is hard to follow & confusing to engage in. The story of a rich family that is taught a lesson or two by a drifter they take in to impress another Rich Family. The film means well but fails to Fulfill its purpose, ultimately rather disappointing. See more 12/22/2009 Entertaining film, although it seems it was meant to be a laugh-out-loud comedy, and I can't say I did much laughing while watching it. Probably didn't help that Sky+ failed to record the very end of the damn film! See more 11/25/2009 Lots of nice Christmas type good will messages in the storyline, but nothing more. Not a patch on Scrooge for this genre. See more 11/24/2009 i saw the long version, not the short 60 minute version. perfect viewing for the season of good will See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When aristocrat James C. Pidgeon (Eugene Pallette) runs into money trouble, he thinks his dying uncle's fortune will save him, only to find out that it has been left to an unnamed actress. While lawyers search for the actress, James' daughter (Ruth Terry) convinces him to invite a destitute man, Mr. M., to Christmas dinner to appear generous. The man turns out to be a former actor (Joseph Schildkraut) who is also able to locate the mysterious actress heir, Florie Watson (Ona Munson).
Director
Joseph Kane
Screenwriter
Frances Hyland, Albert Ray
Distributor
Republic Pictures
Production Co
Republic Pictures Corporation
Genre
Holiday, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 1, 1945, Wide
Runtime
1h 27m