Alias the Deacon
“IT'S A THREE RING RUCKUS!”
Synopsis
A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game.
Top Cast
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Bob Burns
Deke Caswell
Mischa Auer
Andre
Peggy Moran
Phyllis
Dennis O'Keefe
Johnny Sloan
Edward Brophy
Stuffy
Thurston Hall
Jim Cunningham
Spencer Charters
Sheriff Yates
Jack Carson
Sullivan
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Bull Gumbatz
Virginia Brissac
Elsie Clark
Benny Bartlett
Willie Clark
Mira McKinney
Mrs. Gregory
Janet Shaw
Mildred Gregory
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Grayson, Nat Perrin
- Original Title
- Alias the Deacon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Charles Grayson, Nat Perrin
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Grayson
Screenplay
Christy Cabanne
Director
Nat Perrin
Screenplay
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alias the Deacon
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What is Alias the Deacon about?
A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game.
Who directed Alias the Deacon?
Alias the Deacon was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Alias the Deacon?
The principal cast of Alias the Deacon includes Bob Burns, Mischa Auer, Peggy Moran, Dennis O'Keefe, Edward Brophy.
When was Alias the Deacon released and how long is it?
Alias the Deacon was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alias the Deacon?
Alias the Deacon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).