The Decoy (1914): reparto, argumento y streaming
1914 · Película · ★ 5
Released in 1914, The Decoy is a crimen and romance 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 Cadena perpetua, El padrino, El padrino II and El caballero oscuro.
Preguntas frecuentes
- 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 crimen and romance. 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.