The Root of All Evil

1947 NR 1h 50m 6.7

A girl from an impoverished family is jilted by her rich fiancé, whose father doesn't approve. She decides to take revenge against them, and determines to let nothing or no one stop her from getting to the top.

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Main Cast

Phyllis Calvert Phyllis Calvert Jeckie Farnish
Michael Rennie Michael Rennie Charles Mortimer
John McCallum John McCallum Joe Bartle
Brefni O'Rorke Brefni O'Rorke Farnish
Moore Marriott Moore Marriott Scholes
Hazel Court Hazel Court Rushie Farnish
Arthur Young Arthur Young George Grice
Reginald Purdell Reginald Purdell Perkins
Hubert Gregg Hubert Gregg Albert
Stewart Rome Stewart Rome Sir George

Creators

Brock Williams Brock Williams Director, Screenplay
J.S. Fletcher J.S. Fletcher Novel

Info about The Root of All Evil

Studio(s): Gainsborough Pictures

Originally Released: Feb 05, 1947

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Drama

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