The Fair Cheat (1923) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1923 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1923, The Fair Cheat is a comédie and drame film directed by Burton L. King, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Camilla Van Dam is in love with her rich father's poor employee, John Hamilton. Van Dam is against their marriage but proposes an arrangement to which Camilla agrees. Van Dam goes abroad with the understanding that she will not marry for a year or reveal her whereabouts to Hamilton. Announcing to the press that she is accompanying her father, Camilla instead gets a job as a chorus girl, takes an apartment, and supports herself. Hamilton finds her and joins in the deception until Van Dam's secretary tries to make off with the fortune on hearing the false rumor of Van Dam's death. Van Dam consents readily to his daughter's marriage when he returns.
Who’s in it. The Fair Cheat stars Edmund Breese as Morgan Van Dam, Wilfred Lytell as John Hamilton, Dorothy Mackaill as Camilla and Marie White as Gloria Starke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Fair Cheat sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fair Cheat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fair Cheat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Fair Cheat (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fair Cheat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fair Cheat worth watching?
- The Fair Cheat holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie and drame. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fair Cheat?
- The Fair Cheat stars Edmund Breese, Wilfred Lytell, Dorothy Mackaill, Marie White and William Robyns.
- When was The Fair Cheat released?
- The Fair Cheat was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.