The Great Deception (1926)
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.
Cast
- Aileen Pringle - Lois
- Ben Lyon - Cyril Mansfield
- Sam Hardy - Handy
- Basil Rathbone - Rizzio
- Charlotte Walker - Mrs. Mansfield
- Amelia Summerville - Lady Jane
- Hubert Wilke - General Von Frankenhauser
Screenplay
- Paul Bern
- George Gibbs (Novel)
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Great Deception stars Aileen Pringle, Ben Lyon, Sam Hardy, Basil Rathbone, Charlotte Walker, Amelia Summerville.
- How long is The Great Deception?
- The Great Deception has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Deception?
- The Great Deception is a Drama film.
- Where was The Great Deception produced?
- The Great Deception was produced in United States of America.