Deceit
Originally released in 1923. Deceit is a drama film. directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Starring Evelyn Preer, William Fountaine, and Norman Johnstone
Synopsis
Deceit (sometimes referred to as The Deceit) is a 1923 American silent black-and-white film. It is a conventional melodrama directed by Oscar Micheaux. Like many of Micheaux's films, Deceit casts clerics in a negative light. Although the film was shot in 1921, it was not released until 1923. It is not known whether the film currently survives, which suggests that it is a lost film. The 1922 film The Hypocrite was shown within Deceit as a film within a film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1923
102 years ago
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deceit about?
Deceit (sometimes referred to as The Deceit) is a 1923 American silent black-and-white film. It is a conventional melodrama directed by Oscar Micheaux. Like many of Micheaux's films, Deceit casts c...
Who directed Deceit?
Deceit was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
When was Deceit released?
Deceit was released on March 1, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deceit?
The main cast of Deceit includes Evelyn Preer, William Fountaine, Norman Johnstone, A.B. DeComathiere, Cleo Desmond.