Deception
Cellist Karel Novak (Paul Henreid) was presumed to be killed during the war; so his sudden return surprises everyone, especially his lover Christine Radcliffe (Bette Davis). She is overjoyed that he is alive, but their reunion is uneasy, as he suspects that she found someone else in his absence. Still, they quickly marry in an attempt to rebuild their lives. At their wedding the jealous behavior of Composer Alexander Hollenius (Claude Rains) leads Karel to suspect that he may be the other man.
Release Date
October 18, 1946
Running Time
110 minutes
Starring
Bette Davis
Paul Henreid
Claude Rains
Credits
Director Irving Rapper
Screenplay John Collier, Joseph Than
Producer Henry Blanke
Cinematography Ernest Haller
Editing Alan Crosland Jr.
Music Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Distributor Warner Bros.
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