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1926 film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Beautiful Cheat is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Edward Sloman and starring Laura La Plante, Alexander Carr, and Harry Myers.[1][2]
| The Beautiful Cheat | |
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| Directed by | Edward Sloman |
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| Cinematography | Jackson Rose |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
As described in a film magazine review,[3] motion picture studio magnate has press agent Jimmy Austin take pretty shop clerk Mary Callahan abroad where she is transformed using publicity methods into the Russian actress Maritza Callahansky, who is advertised as having the crown jewels. Returning to the United States, the publicity game continues. Maritza throws a party at a Long Island mansion while the rightful owner is absent. However, the owner's unexpected sudden return causes momentary confusion, but the situation is straightened out by the son of the family, who has joined the film acting brigade. Jimmy and Mary decide to marry.
A print of The Beautiful Cheat is held at the UCLA Film and Television Archive.[4]
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