The Cheater - 1920

Lilly Meany has grown up amongst charlatans, including her father. She decides to become a faith healer, and her first victim, a rich hypochondriac woman, is easy enough to "cure." In fact, the woman's so happy with Lilly, now calling herself Vashti Dethic, that she recommends her to her nephew, Judah, Lord Asgarby, who has a crippled sister, Eve. The little girl gives Lilly so much innocent trust and love that she actually is able to walk for the first time ever.

1920
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

May Allison profile pictureMay AllisonLilly Meany, aka Vashti Dethic
King Baggot profile pictureKing BaggotLord Asgarby
Frank Currier profile pictureFrank CurrierPeg Meany
Harry von Meter profile pictureHarry von MeterBill Tozer
Lucille Ward profile pictureLucille WardMrs. Prall
Rudolph Valentino profile pictureRudolph ValentinoExtra (uncredited)

About The Cheater

The Cheater Overview

Lilly Meany has grown up amongst charlatans, including her father. She decides to become a faith healer, and her first victim, a rich hypochondriac woman, is easy enough to "cure." In fact, the woman's so happy with Lilly, now calling herself Vashti Dethic, that she recommends her to her nephew, Judah, Lord Asgarby, who has a crippled sister, Eve. The little girl gives Lilly so much innocent trust and love that she actually is able to walk for the first time ever.

Extra details

Original Title: The Cheater
Original Language: English
Directed By: Henry Otto
Production Companies
Screen Classics Inc.Metro Pictures Corporation