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The Deceiver

1931 | 66 min | Drama · Mystery

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Synopsis

The Deceiver is a 1931 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Louis King. It was written by Jack Cunningham, based on a short story called "It Might Have Happened" by Bella Muni and Abem Finkel. The film stars Lloyd Hughes, Ian Keith and Dorothy Sebastian. John Wayne makes a minor appearance as a stand-in playing Ian Keith's corpse. It featured songs and tap dance numbers in an act billed as "Hot Harlem". The film premiered on November 21, 1931. Despite it being considered a lost film, it was announced that the only copy is in the Library of Congress.

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Credits

Director
Louis King
Screenplay
Jack Cunningham
Director of Photography
Joseph Walker
Country
United States
Studios
Columbia Pictures

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Cast · 5

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Lloyd Hughes

Lloyd Hughes

Ian Keith

Ian Keith

Dorothy Sebastian

Dorothy Sebastian

John Wayne

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