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enemies became friends and truth depended on what side you were on

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The reunion quickly turns ugly as secrets are revealed and the truth about what happened to the boy is discovered

The riches were bound for Spain

The Cheat natives enemies became friends and truthTemptation meets its match in The Cheat, a scandalous Pre Code classic starring Tallulah Bankhead. Elsa Carlyle (Bankhead) is an impulsive and charismatic gambler who has fallen on hard times and owes a large sum of money. A wealthy playboy (Irving Pichel) promises to help her but his price may be more than Elsa is prepared to give. When her devoted husband (Harvey Stephens) takes the fall for her passions, Elsa's loyalties are put to the test.