Broadway matinee idol, Shakespearean actor Reginald Thorpe, is found dead in his dressing room on the eve of his departure for Hollywood. Thorpe's understudy, Tony Hill, is suspected, particularly in light of his skill with knives.
If you like those old mysteries where everyone has a motive and a pencil-thin mustache, you might actually dig this one. It’s a 1931 relic called The Deceiver. It’s worth watching if you enjoy the early "talkie" era where movies felt more like recorded plays. People who need fast action or big explosions will probably ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"If you like those old mysteries where everyone has a motive and a pencil-thin mustache, you might actually dig this one. It’s a 1931 relic called The Deceiver. It’s worth watching if you enjoy the early "talkie" era where movies felt more like recorded plays. People who need fast action or big explosions will probably hate it though. The movie is only about an hour long, so it doesn't overstay its welcome. It feels like a quick snack rather than a full meal. Ian Keith plays Reginald Thorpe, a bi..."
Charles Logue, Abem Finkel, Jo Swerling, Bella Muni, Jack Cunningham
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