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The Great Deception

July 26, 1926 1h 0m

Originally released in 1926. The Great Deception is a drama film. directed by Howard Higgin. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Aileen Pringle, Ben Lyon, and Sam Hardy

Synopsis

Cyril Mansfield, a handsome young Englishman, is associated with the German Secret Service as a spy in England but is loyal to British intelligence, of which he is a member. He is loved by Lois, an American whose favor is sought by Rizzio, also a double agent, who suspects Cyril's disloyalty to Germany. With the intention of conveying false information to the Imperial German Government, Cyril, accompanied by his faithful mechanic, Handy, and by Lois, escapes to Germany, though Lois is herself abducted by Rizzio and brought to headquarters in a U-boat. Innocently, she betrays Cyril, and they are both sentenced to death. On a pretense of aiding Cyril, Rizzio urges Lois to accompany him on a diplomatic mission, but Cyril and Handy overcome their captors; and Lois and Cyril escape to England in his aircraft.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 26, 1926 99 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Robert Kane Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Deception about?

Cyril Mansfield, a handsome young Englishman, is associated with the German Secret Service as a spy in England but is loyal to British intelligence, of which he is a member. He is loved by Lois, an...

Who directed The Great Deception?

The Great Deception was directed by Howard Higgin.

How long is The Great Deception?

The Great Deception has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was The Great Deception released?

The Great Deception was released on July 26, 1926 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Great Deception?

The main cast of The Great Deception includes Aileen Pringle, Ben Lyon, Sam Hardy, Basil Rathbone, Charlotte Walker.