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Alias the Deacon is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Christy Cabanne and written by Nat Perrin and Charles Grayson. It is based on the 1925 play The Deacon by John B. Hymer and LeRoy Clemens. The film stars Bob Burns, Mischa Auer, Peggy Moran, Dennis O'Keefe, Edward Brophy, Thurston Hall, Spencer Charters, Jack Carson and Guinn "Big Boy" Williams. The film was released on May 17, 1940, by Universal Pictures.
Original Release
05/13/1940
US Release
05/13/1940
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bob Burns | Deke Caswell |
| Mischa Auer | Andre |
| Peggy Moran | Phyllis |
| Dennis O'Keefe | Johnny Sloan |
| Edward Brophy | Stuffy |
| Thurston Hall | Jim Cunningham |
| Spencer Charters | Sheriff Yates |
| Jack Carson | Sullivan |
| Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams | Bull Gumbatz |
| Virginia Brissac | Elsie Clark |
Directors
Writers
Nat Perrin, Charles Grayson, John B. Hymer, LeRoy Clemens
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bob Burns | Deke Caswell |
| Mischa Auer | Andre |
| Peggy Moran | Phyllis |
| Dennis O'Keefe | Johnny Sloan |
| Edward Brophy | Stuffy |
| Thurston Hall | Jim Cunningham |
| Spencer Charters | Sheriff Yates |
| Jack Carson | Sullivan |
| Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams | Bull Gumbatz |
| Virginia Brissac | Elsie Clark |
| Benny Bartlett | Willie Clark |
| Mira McKinney | Mrs. Gregory |
| Janet Shaw | Mildred Gregory |
| Erville Alderson | Chief of Police |
| Harlan Briggs | Sheriff Ollie |
| Jack Rube Clifford | Motorcycle Officer |
| Iron Eyes Cody | Indian playing Slot Machine |
| Mabel Colcord | Lady with Ear Trumpet |
| Eddie Fetherston | Usher |
| George Gogi | Michel |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ben Pivar | Producer |
