The Gay Deception

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The Gay Deception

1935

1h 16m

Romance

Comedy

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A sweepstakes winner (Frances Dee) checks into a New York hotel and meets a prince (Francis Lederer) posing as a bellboy.

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Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy)

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Done with quite a bit of spontaneous feeling, presenting bubbling, happy Francis Lederer.

May 4, 2020

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Emanuel Levy

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Essentially a trifle, this romantic comedy was made by William Wyler before he became a major Hollywood figure.

Rated: B-

Apr 18, 2012

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Steve D

Overacted and not as clever as it thinks it is.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

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Audience Member

A prince disguising himself as a bellboy falls for a woman disguising herself for a rich 'queen' after she wins a 5,000 dollars lottery. A screwball comedy based around the concept of attraction of opposites. A witty premise, impressive and racy dialogue, and charming overall, The Gay Deception is a real underrated treat of the classic romantic comedy genre.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Girl likes her fried chicken.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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William Wyler

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Francis Lederer

Sandro

Frances Dee

Mirabel

Benita Hume

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Synopsis

A sweepstakes winner (Frances Dee) checks into a New York hotel and meets a prince (Francis Lederer) posing as a bellboy.

Director: William Wyler
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 20, 2014
Runtime: 1h 16m

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