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Alias the Deacon (1927): The Drama Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 5.4 | Dbcult

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Alias the Deacon

Alias the Deacon

1927Edward SlomanIMDb: 5.4/10

Synopsis

A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game..

Director

Edward Sloman

Cast

June Marlowe

June Marlowe

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy

George West

Myrtle Stedman

Myrtle Stedman

Editor's Choice Analysis

Analysis

Alias the Deacon Review: A Sharp 1927 Silent Comedy of Grifters and Grace

Is Alias the Deacon a forgotten relic or a hidden masterpiece of the silent era? Short answer: it is a surprisingly sharp character study that rewards those who appreciate the nuance of a well-executed grift.This film is for viewers who enjoy the 'gentleman rogue' archetype and the dry, observational humor of 1920s cha...

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Filmography

Movies by Edward Sloman

The Masked Heart

The Masked Heart

1917 · IMDb —

A Rough Shod Fighter

A Rough Shod Fighter

1917 · IMDb —

Sands of Sacrifice

Sands of Sacrifice

1917 · IMDb —

The Westerners

The Westerners

1919 · IMDb —

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Alias the Deacon

1927

Alias the Deacon

Edward Sloman

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54%Popularity61%

#305Archive Rank#121

The Sea Master

1917

The Sea Master

Edward Sloman

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Alias the Deacon FAQ

The movie Alias the Deacon was directed by Edward Sloman.

Alias the Deacon was released in the year 1927.

Alias the Deacon has an IMDb rating of 5.4 out of 10.

Alias the Deacon is a movie from United States.

Alias the Deacon is categorised as Drama, Romance, Action in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Alias the Deacon features June Marlowe, Tom Kennedy, George West, Myrtle Stedman.

The screenplay for Alias the Deacon was written by Edward J. Montaigne, LeRoy Clemens, Edward J. Montagne.

If you enjoy Alias the Deacon, you might also like The Sea Master (1917), Sands of Sacrifice (1917), Dust (1916), The Inner Struggle (1916).

Yes, Alias the Deacon (1927) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama and Romance qualities.

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