The Decoy (1914): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1914 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1914, The Decoy is a krimi and liebesfilm film directed by Carl Gregory, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. A rather complex interweaving of romance and crime is squeezed into one reel. A "respectable" couple of city "card sharpers" invite a distant country relative to visit, then use her as a pretty, unwitting decoy to lure rich victims. They flee town a step ahead of the law. At a resort, the innocent girl falls in love with the latest victim, but they help expose and apprehend the guilty parties.
Who’s in it. The Decoy stars Charles Horan as John Henderson/Mr. Vincent, Marie Rainford as His wife, Virginia Waite as Jane Phelps and Muriel Ostriche as Muriel Phelps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Decoy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Decoy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Decoy tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Der Pate - Teil II and The Dark Knight.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Decoy (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Decoy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Decoy worth watching?
- The Decoy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy krimi and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Decoy?
- The Decoy stars Charles Horan, Marie Rainford, Virginia Waite, Muriel Ostriche and Boyd Marshall.
- When was The Decoy released?
- The Decoy was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.