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.
The Deceiver (1931)
Directed by Louis King
Genres - Mystery-Suspense |
Release Date - Nov 21, 1931 |
Run Time - 66 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
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1931, Abem Finkel, Bella Muni, Hot Harlem, John Wayne Minor Appearance, Mystery, November 21, 1931 Premiere, Pre-code, Short Story Adaptation, Songs, Tap Dance
Alternate Titles
It Might Have Happened
, US
O Sedutor
BR
The Deceiver
GB, US
Unwanted
, US