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
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
1940, Comedy, 1h 15m. -- Tomatometer. -- Audience Score. Want to see. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. Alias the Deacon Photos. See all photos....
- Comedy
- Bob 'Bazooka' Burns
- Christy Cabanne
Comedy | 74 minutes. - No votes yet. + My vote. Alternative title: The Hillbilly Deacon. Country: United States. Directed by: Christy Cabanne. Stars: Bob Burns, Mischa Auer and Peggy Moran. IMDb score: 5,7 (32) Releasedate: 13 May 1940. US. UK. This movie is not available on US streaming services. Alias the Deacon plot. "IT'S A THREE RING RUCKUS!"
- Christy Cabanne
- Bob Burns, Mischa Auer, Peggy Moran
'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.
Based on a stage play by John B. Hymer and LeRoy Clements (previously filmed in 1927 with Jean Hersholt), the story concerns a philosophical drifter named Deke Caswell (Burns) who is mistaken for the new deacon of a small town.
