The Dream Cheater (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film
Released in 1920, The Dream Cheater is a horror film directed by Ernest C. Warde, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. An adaptation of Balzac's novel set in the roaring twenties, it tells the story of a young man who finds a magic piece of shagreen that fulfills his every desire. For each wish granted, however, the skin shrinks and consumes a portion of his physical energy. La Peau de chagrin belongs to the Études philosophiques group of Balzac's sequence of novels, La Comédie humaine.
Who’s in it. The Dream Cheater stars J. Warren Kerrigan as Brandon McShane, Wedgwood Nowell as Angus Burton, Alice Wilson as Mimi Gascoigne and Joseph J. Dowling as Shib Mizah, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dream Cheater page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dream Cheater tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dream Cheater (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dream Cheater change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Dream Cheater?
- The Dream Cheater stars J. Warren Kerrigan, Wedgwood Nowell, Alice Wilson, Joseph J. Dowling and Tom Guise.
- When was The Dream Cheater released?
- The Dream Cheater was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.