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The Cheerful Fraud
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The Cheerful Fraud

1926-12-27 · 70 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Romance · Adventure

A young man fakes his identity to impress a girl.

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Directors
William A. Seiter
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Reginald DennyReginald DennySir Michael Fairlie
Gertrude OlmsteadGertrude OlmsteadAnn Kent
Otis HarlanOtis HarlanMr. Bytheway
Emily FitzroyEmily FitzroyMrs. Bytheway
Charles K. GerrardCharles K. GerrardSteve
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorRose
Luis AlberniLuis AlberniValet
Wilson BengeButler

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