Deception

Name: Deception
Director: Irving Rapper
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1946-10-26
Rating: 6.7

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Director: Irving Rapper
Language: English
Released: 1946-10-26
Runtime: 1h 50m

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The story

After marrying her long lost love, a pianist finds the relationship threatened by a wealthy composer who is besotted with her.

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Cast

Bette DavisChristine Radcliffe
Paul HenreidKarel Novak
Claude RainsAlexander Hollenius
John AbbottBertram Gribble
Benson FongThe Manservant [Jimmy]
John Alban — artwork unavailable
John AlbanConcertgoer (uncredited)
Russell ArmsMusic Student (uncredited)
Lois Austin — artwork unavailable
Lois AustinNorma the Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Patricia BarryMusic Student (uncredited)
Brandon Beach — artwork unavailable
Brandon BeachConcertgoer (uncredited)