The Great Deception
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Higgin
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Bern, George Gibbs
- Original Title
- The Great Deception
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Robert Kane Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Higgin
Paul Bern, George Gibbs
Ernest Haller
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Paul Bern
Writer
Howard Higgin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Deception
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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 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.
Who directed The Great Deception?
The Great Deception was directed by Howard Higgin.
Who stars in The Great Deception?
The principal cast of The Great Deception includes Aileen Pringle, Ben Lyon, Sam Hardy, Basil Rathbone, Charlotte Walker.
When was The Great Deception released and how long is it?
The Great Deception was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Great Deception based on a book or true story?
The Great Deception is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Gibbs".