

Deception
1946-10-26 · 110 min · ★ 6.7
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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Production details
- Directors
- Irving Rapper
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,882,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,300,000
Top Cast
Bette DavisChristine Radcliffe
Paul HenreidKarel Novak
Claude RainsAlexander Hollenius
John AbbottBertram Gribble
Benson FongThe Manservant [Jimmy]
Russell ArmsMusic Student (uncredited)
Patricia BarryMusic Student (uncredited)
Marcelle CordayHat Check Woman (uncredited)
Gino CorradoWaiter (uncredited)
Suzi CrandallMusic Student (uncredited)
Frank DaeWedding Guest (uncredited)
Jean De BriacAndre the Matre'd (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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