Dudley Drake (played by Jack Holt) is a protagonist in The Cheat.
A New York City broker who falls in love with Carmelita. After she elopes with him, he makes a fortune. He takes responsibility for shooting the Prince, is convicted, but is ultimately cleared after Carmelita confesses in court. Claude Mace / Prince Rao-Singh (played by Charles De Rochefort) appears in The Cheat.
An art swindler posing as an East Indian Prince who plans to marry Carmelita for her wealth. He lends her money and induces her to dine alone with him. He is shot by Carmelita after a quarrel, and his victim's brand becomes key evidence in court.
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Characters
Dudley Drake
(played by Jack Holt) — protagonist
A New York City broker who falls in love with Carmelita. After she elopes with him, he makes a fortune. He takes responsibility for shooting the Prince, is convicted, but is ultimately cleared after C...
Claude Mace / Prince Rao-Singh
(played by Charles De Rochefort) — supporting
An art swindler posing as an East Indian Prince who plans to marry Carmelita for her wealth. He lends her money and induces her to dine alone with him. He is shot by Carmelita after a quarrel, and his...
Key Relationships
Dudley Drake → Claude Mace / Prince Rao-Singh
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Story Analysis
A narrative of deception, selfless sacrifice, and ultimate redemption centered on a swindler's manipulation and a protagonist's protective love.
