Deception

After marrying her long lost love, a pianist finds the relationship threatened by a wealthy composer who is besotted with her.

Cast

Bette Davis

as Christine Radcliffe

Paul Henreid

as Karel Novak

Claude Rains

as Alexander Hollenius

John Abbott

as Bertram Gribble

Benson Fong

as The Manservant [Jimmy]

John Alban

as Concertgoer (uncredited)

Russell Arms

as Music Student (uncredited)

Lois Austin

as Norma the Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Patricia Barry

as Music Student (uncredited)

Brandon Beach

as Concertgoer (uncredited)

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