The Story of a Cheat (1936) is a Comedy, Crime film that follows life story of a charming scoundrel, with little dialogue other than the star/director's witty narration. As a boy, only he survives a family tragedy when he's deprived of supper (poisonous mushrooms!) for stealing...concluding that dishonesty pays. Through years of dabbling in crime and amusing adventures, two women appear and reappear in his life, a dazzling blonde jewel thief and a stunning brunette gambler. Finally, he meets the mysterious Charbonnier who had saved his life in World War I, leading to the surprising next phase in his career... Currently, you can watch The Story of a Cheat on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 72 votes. Fans of comedy movies may also want to explore similar titles below.