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The Cheat

1915·Movie
59min·NR

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The Cheat fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Physical Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, the mind, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A venal, spoiled stockbroker's wife impulsively embezzles $10,000 from the charity she chairs and desperately turns to a Burmese ivory trader to replace the stolen money.
Silent FilmGreedMoral CorruptionBetrayalDesperationFinancial RuinEarly CinemaPsychological Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Cheat

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Where can I stream The Cheat legally?

The Cheat is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cheat worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cheat rated?

NRNuditySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is The Cheat?

0 h 59 min

The Cheat runs 0 h 59 min.

Was The Cheat a box office hit?

Budget$17,311
Box office$137,365

Yes, a big one. It cost about $17,311 to make and earned $137,365 worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.

What language is The Cheat in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cheat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cheat in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cheat use?

Faux Affably EvilIdle RichYellow PerilStealing from the TillPlease, I Will Do Anything!Karma HoudiniWall SlumpVictoria's Secret CompartmentRe-CutChiaroscuroGet-Rich-Quick SchemeForeshadowingand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Cheat, including Faux Affably Evil, Idle Rich, Yellow Peril.