Cheating Cheaters (1927)
He cheated thru life, but he would not be cheated out of the girl he loved. He cheated-she cheated-they all cheated.
Nan Carey ( Betty Compson ), a shoplifter, is caught by the police but acquitted through the influence of Lazare ( Lucien Littlefield ), a crooked lawyer, who places her with a gang of crooks. Posing as the Brockton family, they move to a seaside home, where they plan to steal the jewel collection of the Palmers, their neighbours. Nan wins the confidence of the family by flirting with Tom ( Kenneth Harlan ), who becomes infatuated and wants to go away with her, but she refuses him. Tom is caught red-handed in the Brockton mansion attempting to steal their jewels while Nan is making a success of the Palmer robbery.
Director: Edward Laemmle
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 5, 1927
Cast
- Betty Compson - Nan Carey
- Kenneth Harlan - Tom Palmer
- Sylvia Ashton - Mrs. Brockton
- Erwin Connelly - Mr. Brockton
- Maude Turner Gordon - Mrs. Palmer
- E.J. Ratcliffe - Mr. Palmer
- Lucien Littlefield - 'Habeas Corpus' Lazarre
- Eddie Gribbon - Steve Wilson
- Cesare Gravina - Tony Verdi
Screenplay
- Max Marcin (Theatre Play)
- James T. O'Donohoe
- Charles Logue
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward Laemmle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cheating Cheaters about?
- Nan Carey ( Betty Compson ), a shoplifter, is caught by the police but acquitted through the influence of Lazare ( Lucien Littlefield ), a crooked lawyer, who places her with a gang of crooks. Posing as the Brockton family, they move to a seaside home, where they plan to steal the jewel collection of the Palmers, their neighbours. Nan wins the confidence of the family by flirting with Tom ( Kenneth Harlan ), who becomes infatuated and wants to go away with her, but she refuses him. Tom is caught red-handed in the Brockton mansion attempting to steal their jewels while Nan is making a success of the Palmer robbery.
- Who directed Cheating Cheaters?
- Cheating Cheaters was directed by Edward Laemmle.
- Who stars in Cheating Cheaters?
- Cheating Cheaters stars Betty Compson, Kenneth Harlan, Sylvia Ashton, Erwin Connelly, Maude Turner Gordon, E.J. Ratcliffe.
- How long is Cheating Cheaters?
- Cheating Cheaters has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Cheating Cheaters?
- Cheating Cheaters is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Cheating Cheaters produced?
- Cheating Cheaters was produced in United States of America.