The Cheater (1920)
1920 · Silent film · 57 min · dir. Henry Otto
Wherein the Woman Cheats and Pays the Penalty in Tears.
- Drama
Synopsis
Lilly Meany, a member of a London underworld gang, poses as a faith healer to fleece wealthy hypochondriacs. On the recommendation of socialite Mrs. Prall, Lord Asgarby beseeches Lilly to cure his young crippled sister Eve. When Lilly mends a broken doll, she inspires Eve's confidence, and soon Eve is cured. Then Lord Asgarby falls in love with Lilly, and she confesses her scheme. He forgives her and they marry.
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Details
- Director
- Henry Otto
- Writer
- Henry Arthur Jones
- Studio
- Screen Classics Inc., Metro Pictures Corporation
- Released
- 1920-06-07
- Running time
- 57 minutes
Cast & crew
Henry Otto Director
May Allison
King Baggot
Frank Currier
