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The Man Who Cheated Himself
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The Man Who Cheated Himself

1950-12-26 · 81 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Thriller

A veteran homicide detective who has witnessed his socialite girlfriend kill her husband sees his inexperienced brother assigned to the case.

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Directors
Felix E. Feist
Production companies
Jack M. Warner Productions, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbLt. Ed Cullen
Jane WyattJane WyattLois Frazer
John DallJohn DallAndy Cullen
Lisa HowardLisa HowardJanet Cullen
Harlan WardeHoward Frazer
Tito VuoloTito VuoloPietro Capa
Charles ArntCharles ArntErnest Quimby (as Charles E. Arnet)
Marjorie BennettMarjorie BennettMuriel Quimby
Alan WellsNito Capa
Mimi AgugliaMimi AgugliaMrs. Capa
Bud WolfeOfficer Blair
Morgan FarleyMorgan FarleyRushton
Howard NegleyHoward NegleyDetective Olson
William GouldWilliam GouldDoc Munson
Art MillanUnited Airlines Clerk
Gordon RichardsGordon RichardsAlbert: the Butler
Terry FrostTerry FrostDetective
Mario SilettiMachetti
Charles VictorAttorney
Leah BairdLeah Baird

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