The Root of All Evil (1947)
Jeckie Farnish is a level-headed young woman, unlike her spoiled younger sister, Rushie. When the sisters become involved with charming businessman Charles Mortimer, the resulting tragedy leads to a lust for revenge on Rushie's part. However, Jeckie knows that she can always turn to reliable Joe Bartle in times of need.
Director:
Brock Williams
Writer:
Brock Williams
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Phyllis Calvert as Jeckie Farnish |
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Michael Rennie as Charles Mortimer |
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John McCallum as Joe Bartle |
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Brefni O'Rorke as Farnish |
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Moore Marriott as Scholes |
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Hazel Court as Rushie Farnish |
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Arthur Young as George Grice |
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Reginald Purdell as Perkins |
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Hubert Gregg as Albert |
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Stewart Rome as Sir George |
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George Carney as Bowser |
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Pat Hicks as Lucy |
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George Merritt as Landlord |
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Rory MacDermot as Overthwaite |
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Bryan Herbert as Stubley |
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Ellis Irving as Auctioneer |
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Diana Decker as Pam |
| Sound | Bretton Byrd | Music |
| Writing | Brock Williams | Screenplay |
| Production | Harold Huth | Producer |
| Art | Maurice Carter | Art Direction |
| Directing | Brock Williams | Director |
| Writing | J.S. Fletcher | Novel |
| Editing | Charles Knott | Editor |
| Camera | Stephen Dade | Director of Photography |
