The Root of All Evil
6.7
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. However, Jeckie knows that she can always turn to reliable Joe Bartle in times of need.
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Cast
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Phyllis Calvert
Jeckie Farnish
Known for
Indiscreet
Twisted Nerve
Maureen Moore
Mrs. Scholes
Michael Rennie
Charles Mortimer
Known for
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Lost World
John McCallum
Joe Bartle
Known for
It Always Rains on Sunday
Brefni O'Rorke
Farnish
Also in
The Upturned Glass
I See a Dark Stranger
Moore Marriott
Scholes
Known for
Green for Danger
Hazel Court
Rushie Farnish
Known for
The Masque of the Red Death
The Curse of Frankenstein
Arthur Young
George Grice
Known for
An Inspector Calls
Reginald Purdell
Perkins
Known for
Brighton Rock
Hubert Gregg
Albert
Known for
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
In Which We Serve
Stewart Rome
Sir George
Also in
Rynox
The Passing of Mr. Quinn
George Carney
Bowser
Known for
I Know Where I'm Going!
Brighton Rock
Brock Williams Director · J.S. Fletcher Author Stephen Dade Cinematographer
First release February 5, 1947 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
Gainsborough Pictures
Production
United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · February 5, 1947
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