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The Story of a Cheat
First aired on Oct 2, 1936
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Genres: Comedy, Crime

Life story of a charming scoundrel, with little dialogue other than the star/director's witty narration. As a boy, only he survives a family tragedy when he's deprived of supper (poisonous mushrooms!) for stealing...concluding that dishonesty pays. Through years of dabbling in crime and amusing adventures, two women appear and reappear in his life, a dazzling blonde jewel thief and a stunning brunette gambler. Finally, he meets the mysterious Charbonnier who had saved his life in World War I, leading to the surprising next phase in his career...

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Sacha Guitry | le tricheur
Jacqueline Delubac | la femme
Marguerite Moreno | l'aventurière
Pauline Carton | Madame Moriot
Rosine Deréan | la voleuse professionnelle
Fréhel | la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
Featured Crew
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Myriam Borsoutsky | Editor
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Sacha Guitry | Writer
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Sacha Guitry | Director
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Serge Sandberg | Producer
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Adolphe Borchard | Original Music Composer
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Marcel Lucien | Director of Photography