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The Root of All Evil

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, February 5 1947
78 years ago
Genres: Drama
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Cast

Portrait of Phyllis CalvertPhyllis Calvert. Phyllis Calvert was 31 in The Root of All Evil as 'Jeckie Farnish'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 18 1915 –
Died: Tue, Oct 08 2002
Portrait of Michael RennieMichael Rennie. Michael Rennie was 37 in The Root of All Evil as 'Charles Mortimer'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 25 1909 –
Died: Thu, Jun 10 1971
Portrait of John McCallumJohn McCallum. John McCallum was 28 in The Root of All Evil as 'Joe Bartle'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 14 1918 –
Died: Wed, Feb 03 2010
Portrait of Brefni O'RorkeBrefni O'Rorke. Brefni O'Rorke would have been no older than 57 in The Root of All Evil as 'Farnish'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 26 1889 –
Died: Mon, Nov 11 1946
Portrait of Moore MarriottMoore Marriott. Moore Marriott was 61 in The Root of All Evil as 'Scholes'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 14 1885 –
Died: Sun, Dec 11 1949
Portrait of Hazel CourtHazel Court. Hazel Court was 20 in The Root of All Evil as 'Rushie Farnish'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 10 1926 –
Died: Tue, Apr 15 2008
Portrait of Arthur YoungArthur Young. Arthur Young was 48 in The Root of All Evil as 'George Grice'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 02 1898 –
Died: Tue, Feb 24 1959
Portrait of Reginald PurdellReginald Purdell. Reginald Purdell was 51 in The Root of All Evil as 'Perkins'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 03 1895 –
Died: Wed, Apr 22 1953
Portrait of Hubert GreggHubert Gregg. Hubert Gregg was 32 in The Root of All Evil as 'Albert'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 19 1914 –
Died: Mon, Mar 29 2004
Portrait of Stewart RomeStewart Rome. Stewart Rome was 61 in The Root of All Evil as 'Sir George'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 30 1886 –
Died: Fri, Feb 26 1965
Portrait of George CarneyGeorge Carney. George Carney was 59 in The Root of All Evil as 'Bowser'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 20 1887 –
Died: Tue, Dec 09 1947
Portrait of Pat HicksPat Hicks. Pat Hicks was >> in The Root of All Evil as 'Lucy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George MerrittGeorge Merritt. George Merritt was 56 in The Root of All Evil as 'Landlord'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 10 1890 –
Died: Sat, Aug 27 1977
Portrait of Rory MacDermotRory MacDermot. Rory MacDermot was 33 in The Root of All Evil as 'Overthwaite'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 20 1913 –
Died: Mon, Jul 07 1980
Portrait of Bryan HerbertBryan Herbert. Bryan Herbert was >> in The Root of All Evil as 'Stubley'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellis IrvingEllis Irving. Ellis Irving was 45 in The Root of All Evil as 'Auctioneer'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 06 1902 –
Died: Sun, Mar 27 1983
Portrait of Diana DeckerDiana Decker. Diana Decker was 22 in The Root of All Evil as 'Pam'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 09 1925 –
Died: Fri, Jan 04 2019

Crew

Portrait of Brock WilliamsBrock Williams. Brock Williams was >> in The Root of All Evil as 'Screenplay, Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Sat, Feb 10 1968
Portrait of Stephen DadeStephen Dade. Stephen Dade was 37 in The Root of All Evil as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 13 1909 –
Died: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Portrait of Harold HuthHarold Huth. Harold Huth was 55 in The Root of All Evil as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 20 1892 –
Died: Thu, Oct 26 1967
Portrait of Charles KnottCharles Knott. Charles Knott was >> in The Root of All Evil as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bretton ByrdBretton Byrd. Bretton Byrd was 42 in The Root of All Evil as 'Music'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 30 1904 –
Died: Fri, Sep 27 1957
Portrait of Maurice CarterMaurice Carter. Maurice Carter was 33 in The Root of All Evil as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 24 1913 –
Died: Sat, Apr 01 2000
Portrait of J.S. FletcherJ.S. Fletcher. J.S. Fletcher was >> in The Root of All Evil as 'Novel'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday