The Decoy (1914)
A rather complex interweaving of romance and crime is squeezed into one reel. A "respectable" couple of city "card sharpers" invite a distant country relative to visit, then use her as a pretty, unwitting decoy to lure rich victims. They flee town a step ahead of the law. At a resort, the innocent girl falls in love with the latest victim, but they help expose and apprehend the guilty parties.
Director: Carl Gregory
Genre: Crime, Romance
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: July 2, 1914
Cast
- Charles Horan - John Henderson/Mr. Vincent
- Marie Rainford - His wife
- Virginia Waite - Jane Phelps
- Muriel Ostriche - Muriel Phelps
- Boyd Marshall - Boyd
- John Reinhardt - (as John Reinhard)
Production: Thanhouser Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Carl Gregory
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Decoy about?
- A rather complex interweaving of romance and crime is squeezed into one reel. A "respectable" couple of city "card sharpers" invite a distant country relative to visit, then use her as a pretty, unwitting decoy to lure rich victims. They flee town a step ahead of the law. At a resort, the innocent girl falls in love with the latest victim, but they help expose and apprehend the guilty parties.
- Who directed The Decoy?
- The Decoy was directed by Carl Gregory.
- Who stars in The Decoy?
- The Decoy stars Charles Horan, Marie Rainford, Virginia Waite, Muriel Ostriche, Boyd Marshall, John Reinhardt.
- How long is The Decoy?
- The Decoy has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is The Decoy?
- The Decoy is a Crime, Romance film.
- Where was The Decoy produced?
- The Decoy was produced in United States of America.