Jean Hersholt
George Caswell aka The Deacon
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Alias the Deacon: Directed by Christy Cabanne. With Bob Burns, Mischa Auer, Peggy Moran, Dennis O'Keefe. A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game.
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- Adventure, Comedy
- Christy Cabanne
- 1940-05-17
Alias the Deacon is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Christy Cabanne and written by Nat Perrin and Charles Grayson. It is based on the 1925 play The Deacon by John B. Hymer and LeRoy Clemens. The film stars Bob Burns , Mischa Auer , Peggy Moran , Dennis O'Keefe , Edward Brophy , Thurston Hall , Spencer Charters , Jack Carson and Guinn ...
- Ben Pivar
- Christy Cabanne
Synopsis. When he is tossed out of town for his dexterity with a deck of cards, cardsharp Deke Caswell meets Phyllis, who is also on her way out of town. The two hitch a ride with truck driver Johnny Sloan, and when they arrive at the town of Shelton, their next stop, Deke decides to pose as a deacon in order to avoid trouble with the law.
Alias the Deacon: Directed by Edward Sloman. With Jean Hersholt, June Marlowe, Ralph Graves, Myrtle Stedman. A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game.
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- Action, Drama, Romance
- Edward Sloman
- 1928-01-22
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- Comedy
- Bob 'Bazooka' Burns
- Christy Cabanne
Alias the Deacon plot "IT'S A THREE RING RUCKUS!" American Deke Caswell is an itinerant gambler and swindler with a philosophical aptitude. When he arrives in a small town in the south, Deke is mistaken for the town's new deacon. Deke decides to play the role of a deacon in hopes of helping the locals get rid of their hard-earned dollars.
Permalink. 'Alias the Deacon' is based on a 1925 Broadway play, originally filmed silent in 1928. This talkie remake stars radio comedian Bob Burns, who must have seemed a good choice for the role with his southern accent and folksy demeanour. Alas, Burns was no actor.
