The Story of a Cheat (1936): Cast & Box Office
The Story of a Cheat is a 1936 crime comedy starring Pauline Carton as Madame Moriot, Sacha Guitry and Pierre Labry. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $2,094 worldwide.
French What Is The Story of a Cheat About?
The premise of The Story of a Cheat without spoilers.
A charming scoundrel narrates his own life with witty commentary and minimal dialogue. As a boy he survives a family tragedy after being punished for stealing poisonous mushrooms, reinforcing his belief that deceit pays. Years of petty crime bring two recurring loves—a dazzling blonde jewel thief and a sultry brunette gambler—until he encounters the enigmatic Charbonnier, the World‑War‑I savior who ushers in an unexpected new chapter of his career.
The Story of a Cheat Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- assassination attempt
- poker game
- chemin de fer
- france
- thief
- gambler
- roulette wheel
- roulette
- croupier
- casino
- poisonous mushroom
- dishonesty
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- master of disguise
- hole in the wall
- cutting a hole in a wall
- diamond ring
- 1910s
- 1900s
- gold pocket watch
- pocket watch
- hotel de paris monte carlo
- luxury hotel
- woman gambler
- world war one veteran
- sex with ex wife
- revolving door
- breaking the fourth wall by winking
- roulette game
- jewel theft
- reference to balzac
- casino employee
- gambling casino
- casino dealer
- groom
- lift boy
- grief
- reference to heracles
- anonymous letter
- archive footage
- monte carlo
- monaco
- assassination plot
- anarchist
- czar nicholas ii character
- loss of family
- writing memoirs
- voice over writing
- cafe terrace
- war veteran
- countess
The Story of a Cheat Cast & Characters
Pauline Carton leads the cast as Madame Moriot, with Sacha Guitry as le tricheur and Pierre Labry as Maître Morlot, le notaire et cousin.
- Pauline Carton as Madame Moriot
- Sacha Guitry as le tricheur
- Pierre Labry as Maître Morlot, le notaire et cousin
- Marguerite Moreno as l'aventurière
Also Starring in The Story of a Cheat
· 12 more- Jacqueline Delubac la femme
- Pierre Asso le tricheur (jeune homme)
- Fréhel la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
- Rosine Deréan la voleuse professionnelle
- Roger Duchesne Serge Abramitch
- Serge Grave le tricheur (petit garçon)
- Elmire Vautier la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)
- Gaston Dupray le garçon de café
- Fernand Trignol le curé
- Adolphe Borchard le pianiste du beuglant
- Roger Royer un joueur
- Henri Pfeifer M. Charbonnier
The Story of a Cheat Box Office
The Story of a Cheat grossed $2,094 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1K
- International
- $2.1K
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The Story of a Cheat FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Story of a Cheat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The Story of a Cheat released?
The Story of a Cheat was released on October 2, 1936.
Who is in the cast of The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat stars Pauline Carton as Madame Moriot, Sacha Guitry as le tricheur and Pierre Labry as Maître Morlot, le notaire et cousin, among 16 credited actors.
How much did The Story of a Cheat make at the box office?
The Story of a Cheat grossed $2,094 worldwide.
Does The Story of a Cheat have a post-credit scene?
No. The Story of a Cheat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Story of a Cheat in?
The original language of The Story of a Cheat is French.
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