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  • The Cheerful Fraud (1926)
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    70 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
The Cheerful Fraud (1926)
Passed
70 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Sir Michael Fairlie meets Ann Kent, a social secretary to the Bytheways, during a rainstorm in London, and though she snubs him, he promptly falls in love. He intercepts Simmons, an employee of the family, and, buying off his job, he ...See moreSir Michael Fairlie meets Ann Kent, a social secretary to the Bytheways, during a rainstorm in London, and though she snubs him, he promptly falls in love. He intercepts Simmons, an employee of the family, and, buying off his job, he introduces himself as Simmons at the Bytheway residence. Steve, an international crook, breaks into Sir Michael's flat, but he manages to evade the police by means of disguise; later, he accepts an invitation sent to Sir Michael by the Bytheways and is introduced to the real Sir Michael, whom he assumes to be another crook. Rose, a blonde blackmailer, is introduced as the wife of Simmons, and, following a series of mix-ups and complications, Sir Michael reveals his identity and saves the family jewels, thus winning the love of Ann. Written by AFI See less
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Director
William A. Seiter (as William Seiter)
Writers
K.R.G. Browne (novel) (as Kenneth R.G. Browne) | Harvey F. Thew (adaptation) (as Harvey Thew) | Leigh Jason (scenario) (as Leigh Jacobson) | Sam Mintz (scenario) & 2 more
Producer
William A. Seiter (as William Seiter)
Cinematographer
Arthur L. Todd (as Arthur Todd)
Editor
John Rawlins (as J.R. Rawlins)
Casting Director
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Updated Dec 27, 1926

Release date
Jan 16, 1927 (United States)

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Reginald Denny
Sir Michael Fairlie Sir Michael Fairlie   See fewer
Gertrude Olmstead
Ann Kent Ann Kent   See fewer
Otis Harlan
Mr. Bytheway Mr. Bytheway   See fewer
Emily Fitzroy
Mrs. Bytheway Mrs. Bytheway   See fewer
Charles K. Gerrard
Steve (as Charles Gerrard) Steve (as Charles Gerrard)   See fewer
Luis Alberni
Valet (uncredited) Valet (uncredited)   See fewer
Wilson Benge
Butler (uncredited) Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
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