The Gay Deception
Synopsis
A wide-eyed working girl wins a $5,000 sweepstakes and plunges into the lush life of New York City, where she meets a bellboy who is more than he seems.
Top Cast
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Francis Lederer
Sandro
Frances Dee
Mirabel
Benita Hume
Miss Channing
Alan Mowbray
Lord Clewe
Lennox Pawle
Consul-General
Adele St. Mauer
Lucille
Akim Tamiroff
Spellek
Luis Alberni
Ernest
Lionel Stander
Gettel
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Mr. Squires
Richard Carle
Mr. Spitzer
Lenita Lane
Peg DeForrest
Barbara Fritchie
Joan Dennison
Paul Hurst
Bell Captain
Robert Greig
Adolph
Iris Adrian
Gettel's Wife (uncredited)
Mary Aiken
Linen Maid (uncredited)
Maidena Armstrong
Fat Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Morehouse Avery, Don Hartman
- Original Title
- The Gay Deception
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Stephen Morehouse Avery, Don Hartman
Joseph A. Valentine
Robert L. Simpson
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
William Lambert
Costume Design
William Wyler
Director
Stephen Morehouse Avery
Screenplay
Don Hartman
Screenplay
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Gay Deception
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What is The Gay Deception about?
A wide-eyed working girl wins a $5,000 sweepstakes and plunges into the lush life of New York City, where she meets a bellboy who is more than he seems.
Who directed The Gay Deception?
The Gay Deception was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in The Gay Deception?
The principal cast of The Gay Deception includes Francis Lederer, Frances Dee, Benita Hume, Alan Mowbray, Lennox Pawle.
When was The Gay Deception released and how long is it?
The Gay Deception was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gay Deception?
The Gay Deception holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).