1947 · 110 min · dramat

The Root of All Evil

Opis filmu

Opis oryginalny: angielski

Jeckie Farnish (Calvert) has grown up in a grindingly poor household, and as she reaches adulthood falls in love with a local grocers son. She is loved by her childhood playmate Joe Bartle (John McCallum (actor)), but takes him for granted and feels that he lacks the spark or ambition to match her determination to make something of herself. Instead she pursues Albert Grice (Hubert Gregg), son of a wealthy grocery store owner, and believes they have an understanding. She is horrified when Albert goes on holiday and returns newly married to another woman, heartbroken,she resolves to do whatever is necessary to claw her way out of poverty.

Reżyseria i główne role

Główne role: Arthur Young jako George Grice, George Merritt jako Landlord, Hazel Court jako Rushie Farnish, Hubert Gregg jako Albert, John McCallum jako Joe Bartle, Maureen Moore jako Mrs. Scholes

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