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Deception

Deception

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19466.61h 50m

Overview

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

Directed by Irving Rapper
Written by Joseph Than, John Collier, Louis Verneuil
Produced by Henry Blanke
Box OfficeBudget: $2.9MRevenue: $2.3M

Top Cast

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Christine Radcliffe

Paul Henreid

Paul Henreid

Karel Novak

Claude Rains

Claude Rains

Alexander Hollenius

John Abbott

John Abbott

Bertram Gribble

Benson Fong

Benson Fong

The Manservant [Jimmy]

J

John Alban

Concertgoer (uncredited)

Russell Arms

Russell Arms

Music Student (uncredited)

L

Lois Austin

Norma the Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Patricia Barry

Patricia Barry

Music Student (uncredited)

B

Brandon Beach

Concertgoer (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

music teacherclassical musicfilm noir

About Deception

Deception is a drama, romance, music film released in 1946 exploring themes of music teacher, classical music, film noir. Directed by Irving Rapper, it stars Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains. 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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