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The Beautiful Cheat

6.0194559mMovieDramaComedy

The title character, played by Bonita Granville, is the secretary at a boys' reformatory. Sociology professor Noah Beery Jr. shows up to study the juvenile-delinquent mindset. Not surprisingly, he ends up taking a post-grad course in amour from the winsome Ms. Granville.

DirectorCharles Barton
WritersFritz Rotter·Ben Markson

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Cast · Directed by Charles Barton

BGBonita Granville
Bonita Granville
Alice
NJNoah Beery Jr.
Noah Beery Jr.
Prof. Alexander Haven
MIMargaret Irving
Margaret Irving
Olympia Haven
SSSarah Selby
Sarah Selby
Athene Haven
IRIrene Ryan
Irene Ryan
Miss Beatrice Kent
CHCarol Hughes
Carol Hughes
Dolly Marsh
MSMilburn Stone
Milburn Stone
Lucius Haven

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The Beautiful Cheat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Beautiful Cheat?

The Beautiful Cheat isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Beautiful Cheat on Netflix?

No, The Beautiful Cheat is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Beautiful Cheat on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Beautiful Cheat isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Beautiful Cheat for free?

The Beautiful Cheat isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Beautiful Cheat?

The Beautiful Cheat hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 7, 1945. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.