The Gay Deception

The Gay Deception is a 1935 romantic comedy film starring Francis Lederer and Frances Dee. Writers Stephen Morehouse Avery and Don Hartman were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story.

The Gay Deception
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Directed by	William Wyler
Written by	Stephen Morehouse Avery Don Hartman Patterson McNutt (uncredited contributor to treatment) Samson Raphaelson (uncredited contributor to dialogue) Arthur Richman (uncredited additional dialogue)
Produced by	Jesse L. Lasky
Starring	Francis Lederer Frances Dee
Cinematography	Joseph Valentine
Edited by	Robert L. Simpson
Production company	Fox Film Corporation
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date	September 13, 1935 (1935-09-13)
Running time	75-77 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Secretary Mirabel Miller wins a lottery and decides to live it up in The Waldorf-Plaza, a luxurious New York hotel, where she clashes with a bellboy who is more than he appears to be.

Cast

• Francis Lederer as Sandro (Prince Alessandro)
• Frances Dee as Mirabel Miller
• Benita Hume as Miss Cordelia Channing
• Alan Mowbray as Lord Clewe
• Lennox Pawle as Consul-General Semanek
• Adele St. Mauer as Lucille (as Adele St. Maur)
• Akim Tamiroff as Spellek
• Luis Alberni as Ernest
• Lionel Stander as Gettel
• Ferdinand Gottschalk as Mr. Squires
• Richard Carle as Mr. Spitzer
• Lenita Lane as Peg DeForrest
• Barbara Fritchie as Joan Dennison
• Paul Hurst as Bell Captain
• Robert Greig as Adolph

Reception

Variety said, "William Wyler directed and is a happy selection for this type of story and cast. Casting has been done with a keen sense of appreciation for humor."^[1]

Home media

The film was released on DVD on April 7, 2014.^[2]