The Story of a Cheat (1936)

  • NR
  • 10/02/1936 (FR)
  • Comedy, Crime
  • 1h 21m

Overview

Life story of a charming scoundrel, with little dialogue other than the star/director's witty narration. As a boy, only he survives a family tragedy when he's deprived of supper (poisonous mushrooms!) for stealing...concluding that dishonesty pays. Through years of dabbling in crime and amusing adventures, two women appear and reappear in his life, a dazzling blonde jewel thief and a stunning brunette gambler. Finally, he meets the mysterious Charbonnier who had saved his life in World War I, leading to the surprising next phase in his career...

Sacha Guitry

Director, Writer

Cast

Sacha Guitry's headshot

Sacha Guitry

le tricheur
Jacqueline Delubac's headshot

Jacqueline Delubac

la femme
Marguerite Moreno's headshot

Marguerite Moreno

l'aventurière
Pauline Carton's headshot

Pauline Carton

Madame Moriot
Rosine Deréan's headshot

Rosine Deréan

la voleuse professionnelle
Fréhel's headshot

Fréhel

la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
Elmire Vautier's headshot

Elmire Vautier

la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)
Serge Grave's headshot

Serge Grave

le tricheur (petit garçon)

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