Deceit(1923)
Deceit 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.
Deceit (1923) is a drama film directed by Oscar Micheaux, released on March 1, 1923. It stars Evelyn Preer, William Fountaine, Norman Johnstone and A.B. DeComathiere. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Producers:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Production:
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Deceit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Evelyn Preer
as Doris Rutledge/Evelyn Bently
William Fountaine
- Norman Johnstone
Norman Johnstone
as Alfred DuBois/Gregory Wainwright
A.B. DeComathiere
as Reverend Bently
- Cleo Desmond
Cleo Desmond
as Charlotte Chesbro
- Louis De Bulger
Louis De Bulger
- Mabel Young
Mabel Young
- Cornelius Watkins
Cornelius Watkins
Kathryn Boyd
Key crew
Directed by Oscar Micheaux, produced by Oscar Micheaux.
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Deceit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Deceit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deceit online?
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Who stars in Deceit?
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The main cast of Deceit (1923) includes Evelyn Preer, William Fountaine, Norman Johnstone, A.B. DeComathiere and Cleo Desmond. The film was directed by Oscar Micheaux. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deceit released?
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Deceit was released on March 1, 1923.
Is Deceit worth watching?
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Deceit (1923) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.