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The Root of All Evil (1947)
110 min | Drama

The Root of All Evil (1947)

110 min | Drama

A girl from an impoverished family is jilted by her rich fiancé, whose father doesn't approve. She decides to take revenge against them, and determines to let nothing or no one stop her from getting to the top.

Director

Brock Williams

Writers

Brock Williams (screenplay) | J.S. Fletcher (novel "The Root of All Evil")

Producer

Harold Huth

Cinematographer

Stephen Dade (photography)

Editor

Charles Knott (as Charles Knott)

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Updated Feb 5, 1947

Release date

Mar 6, 1950 (United States)

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23 cast members

Name	Known for
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