• 1940
  • Approved
  • 1h 14m
Alias the Deacon

Summary A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game. View more details

  • 1940
  • Approved
  • 1h 14m

Alias the Deacon

Directed : Christy Cabanne

Written : John B. Hymer Nat Perrin Charles Grayson

Stars : Dennis O'Keefe Bob Burns Mischa Auer Peggy Moran

All cast & crew

5.6

Details

Genres : Adventure Comedy

Release date : May 16, 1940

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Production companies : Universal Pictures

Summary A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game. View more details

Details

Genres : Adventure Comedy

Release date : May 16, 1940

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Production companies : Universal Pictures

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Benny Bartlett, Peggy Moran, and Dennis O'Keefe in Alias the Deacon (1940) Mischa Auer, Edward Brophy, Bob Burns, Peggy Moran, and Dennis O'Keefe in Alias the Deacon (1940)
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