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The Cheater
Wherein the Woman Cheats and Pays the Penalty in Tears.
Genres
Drama
Overview
Lilly Meany has grown up amongst charlatans, including her father. She decides to become a faith healer, and her first victim, a rich hypochondriac woman, is easy enough to "cure." In fact, the woman's so happy with Lilly, now calling herself Vashti Dethic, that she recommends her to her nephew, Judah, Lord Asgarby, who has a crippled sister, Eve. The little girl gives Lilly so much innocent trust and love that she actually is able to walk for the first time ever.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
60 min
Release Date
1920-06-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
May Allison
Lilly Meany, aka Vashti Dethic
King Baggot
Lord Asgarby
Frank Currier
Peg Meany
Harry von Meter
Bill Tozer
Mae Giraci
Eve Asgarby
Lucille Ward
Mrs. Prall
P. Dempsey Tabler
Doctor
Alberta Lee
Nurse
Rudolph Valentino
Extra (uncredited)
Percy Challenger
Mr. Prall
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