The Story of a Cheat
1h 21m·
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...
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sacha Guitryle tricheur | le tricheur |
 Jacqueline Delubacla femme | la femme |
 Marguerite Morenol'aventurière | l'aventurière |
 Pauline CartonMadame Moriot | Madame Moriot |
 Rosine Deréanla voleuse professionnelle | la voleuse professionnelle |
 Fréhella rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant | la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant |
 Elmire Vautierla comtesse Beauchamp (jeune) | la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune) |
 Serge Gravele tricheur (petit garçon) | le tricheur (petit garçon) |
 Pierre Assole tricheur (jeune homme) | le tricheur (jeune homme) |
 Roger DuchesneSerge Abramitch | Serge Abramitch |
 Henri PfeiferM. Charbonnier | M. Charbonnier |
 Pierre LabryMaître Morlot, le notaire et cousin | Maître Morlot, le notaire et cousin |
 Adolphe Borchardle pianiste du beuglant | le pianiste du beuglant |
| FFernand Trignolle curé | le curé |
| RRoger Royerun joueur | un joueur |
 Gaston Duprayle garçon de café | le garçon de café |