The Beautiful Cheat (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film
Released in 1945, The Beautiful Cheat is a comedy and drama film directed by Charles Barton, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. The title character, played by Bonita Granville, is the secretary at a boys' reformatory. Sociology professor Noah Beery Jr. shows up to study the juvenile-delinquent mindset. Not surprisingly, he ends up taking a post-grad course in amour from the winsome Ms. Granville.
Who’s in it. The Beautiful Cheat stars Bonita Granville as Alice, Noah Beery Jr. as Prof. Alexander Haven, Margaret Irving as Olympia Haven and Sarah Selby as Athene Haven, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beautiful Cheat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beautiful Cheat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beautiful Cheat (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beautiful Cheat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Beautiful Cheat?
- The Beautiful Cheat stars Bonita Granville, Noah Beery Jr., Margaret Irving, Sarah Selby and Irene Ryan.
- When was The Beautiful Cheat released?
- The Beautiful Cheat was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.