Cheaters at Play
Seen it?1932 | 58 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fans of a good con and anyone who loves a strong drama. Half the pleasure is trying to spot the trick before the reveal.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 58 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Modest picture centering on a blunderous jewel heist aboard an ocean liner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 834 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hamilton MacFadden
- Thomas MeighanMichael Lanyard
- Charlotte GreenwoodMrs. Crozier
- William BakewellMaurice Perry
- Ralph MorganFreddie Isquith
- Barbara WeeksFenno Crozier
- Linda WatkinsTess Boyce
- Olin HowlandSecretary
- James KirkwoodDetective Crane
- E. E. CliveSteward
- Berton Churchill