The Root of All Evil (1947)

Name: The Root of All Evil
Genre: Drama
Released: 1947-02-05
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Phyllis Calvert, Michael Rennie, John McCallum, Brefni O'Rorke, Moore Marriott

Jeckie Farnish is a level-headed young woman, unlike her spoiled younger sister, Rushie. When the sisters become involved with charming businessman Charles Mortimer, the resulting tragedy leads to a lust for revenge on Rushie's part. However, Jeckie knows that she can always turn to reliable Joe Bartle in times of need.

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Released 1947-02-05 · 110 min · Drama

Directed by Brock Williams

Cast

Phyllis Calvert as Jeckie Farnish
Michael Rennie as Charles Mortimer
John McCallum as Joe Bartle
Brefni O'Rorke as Farnish
Moore Marriott as Scholes
Hazel Court as Rushie Farnish
Arthur Young as George Grice
Reginald Purdell as Perkins
Hubert Gregg as Albert
Stewart Rome as Sir George
George Carney as Bowser
Pat Hicks as Lucy
George Merritt as Landlord
Rory MacDermot as Overthwaite
Bryan Herbert as Stubley