The man who cheated himself (1950)

Shot on location in San Francisco and starring Lee J. Cobb, John Dall and Jane Wyatt, The man who cheated himself tells the story of a policeman who pushes the boundaries of the law by covering up a crime committed by his lover. He then finds himself assigned to investigate that very same crime, along with a new rookie partner who is determined to track down the culprit. The film is also available elsewhere on the archive , as a 2.2GB MPEG2 or on a 7.3GB ISO DVD image. The smaller file offered here is intended to make the film more accessible to people otherwise discouraged by larger versions.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The man who cheated himself for free?

You can stream The man who cheated himself (1950) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.

Is The man who cheated himself in the public domain?

Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.