

Alias the Deacon
1940-05-13 · 74 min · ★ 8.0
A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game.
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- Directors
- Christy Cabanne
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Bob BurnsDeke Caswell
Mischa AuerAndre
Peggy MoranPhyllis
Dennis O'KeefeJohnny Sloan
Edward BrophyStuffy
Thurston HallJim Cunningham
Spencer ChartersSheriff Yates
Jack CarsonSullivan
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsBull Gumbatz
Virginia BrissacElsie Clark
Benny BartlettWillie Clark
Mira McKinneyMrs. Gregory
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