Cheating Cheaters
Cheating Cheaters

Cheating Cheaters

1934Movie70 minEnglish

The Palmers, an apparently wealthy family, move into the house next door to the Lazarres. However, the Palmers are actually a gang of thieves plotting to rob the Lazarres.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Zell AmmonsGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A trio of con artists, posing as a wealthy family, attempts to swindle a group of other swindlers out of their ill-gotten gains. As they navigate this elaborate scheme, their plans become increasingly complicated by unexpected romantic entanglements and the constant threat of exposure. The film follows their escalating efforts to outwit each other and maintain their charade.

Critical Reception

Details on critical reception for 'Cheating Cheaters (1934)' are sparse due to its age and limited availability. Contemporary reviews, where they exist, likely focused on its comedic elements and the performances of its leads, particularly the popular duo Robert Woolsey and Bert Wheeler (though Wheeler is not credited in this specific film, his frequent co-star Robert Woolsey is). Modern analyses are rare.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is noted for its reliance on screwball comedy tropes.
  • Performances, especially from its comedic leads, are generally seen as the main draw.
  • The plot involves intricate, often farcical, schemes and double-crosses.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1934 film is not readily available.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Robert Woolsey, who starred in 'Cheating Cheaters', was a prominent comedian known for his work with Bert Wheeler, often playing variations of a naive but well-meaning character who gets entangled in absurd situations.

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