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Crooked gambler Eddie Kane induces his estranged wife, Poppy, to help him blackmail Brownlow Clay, the owner of a clean-cut gambling establishment in Tijuana. The plan involves Kane "discovering" Poppy in Clay's private apartment to demand hush money. During the setup, Poppy finds herself genuinely falling for Clay. Overcome with remorse and ashamed of her part in the "badger game," Poppy chooses to protect Clay and double-crosses her husband instead. With Kane's plot defeated, Poppy and Clay are free to marry and start a happy future together.
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partially lost film
preserved george eastman house
preserved at the eye film institute netherlands
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Questions about The Dancing Cheat
How long is The Dancing Cheat?
The Dancing Cheat has a runtime of 50m ( and 50 minutes).
Who directed The Dancing Cheat?
The Dancing Cheat was directed by Irving Cummings and released in 1924.
What genre is The Dancing Cheat?
The Dancing Cheat is a Drama film (1924).
Who stars in The Dancing Cheat?
The cast of The Dancing Cheat includes Alice Lake, Herbert Rawlinson, Bob Walker, Ed Brady, Jim Blackwell.
What is the TMDB rating for The Dancing Cheat?
The Dancing Cheat has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
