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Tagged: The Cheaters

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Characters and costumes
Jenny Gall takes a look at some classic Australian film costumes and how they've shaped the memorable characters who wore them.
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The Cheaters: 'There is no excuse'
Paula Marsh’s (Isabel McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’) attempt to rob the Travers family safe is interrupted by the arrival of Lee Travers (Josef Bambach). Summary by Graham Shirley
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The Cheaters: 'Clever Fingers'
Paula Marsh (Isabel McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’) returns to her father (Arthur Greenaway) after stealing from a jewellery store owned by John Travers (John Faulkner). Paula voices doubts...
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The Cheaters: ’Dearest, I love you’
The love of Paula Marsh (Isabel McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’) for Lee Travers (Josef Bambach) is undermined by Paula’s feelings of remorse over her activities as a thief. Summary by Graham...
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The Cheaters: The Story of a Dress
Author Meg Stewart tells the story of a dress worn by Isabel McDonagh in the classic Australian film The Cheaters (1929). She donated the dress, originally owned by her great-aunt Kathleen Coen, to...
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The Cheaters
From its opening of three sisters spinning the threads of life's fate, "The Cheaters" develops a plot of vengeance, mystery and romance with well drawn characters. -- General notes: Filmed with a...
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A sequined dress bought in Paris by Kathleen Coen in 1925 became part of Australia’s film history through association with Isabel, Paulette and Phyllis McDonagh - the first Australian women to own...
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