Cheating Cheaters

A light, breezy silent caper that coasts on charm and flirtation rather than suspense.

Directed by

Edward Laemmle

Genres

Comedy, Crime

Starring

Betty Compson, Kenneth Harlan, Sylvia Ashton

Tagline

He cheated thru life, but he would not be cheated out of the girl he loved. He cheated-she cheated-they all cheated.

Overview

Nan Carey ( Betty Compson ), a shoplifter, is caught by the police but acquitted through the influence of Lazare ( Lucien Littlefield ), a crooked lawyer, who places her with a gang of crooks. Posing as the Brockton family, they move to a seaside home, where they plan to steal the jewel collection of the Palmers, their neighbours. Nan wins the confidence of the family by flirting with Tom ( Kenneth Harlan ), who becomes infatuated and wants to go away with her, but she refuses him. Tom is caught red-handed in the Brockton mansion attempting to steal their jewels while Nan is making a success of the Palmer robbery.

How it feels

Measured and easy to follow.

About

Deception, crime, love, betrayal

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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