Review of Deception (1946) by Daniel A — 15 Nov 2011
Following the success of 1942's sweeping romance Now, Voyager, Bette Davis reteams with co-stars Claude Rains and Paul Henreid, along with director Irving Rapper, to make Deception, a film noir about a love triangle between three musicians.
It's rarely cited as one of Davis' best works, but as a whole film this deserves a place amongst her finer movies, and while her performance doesn't exactly tread any new ground, it's still more of the great scene-stealing, scenery-chewing work her fans love her for.
However it's Rains who is the standout, in a performance worthy of Oscar attention he plays a jealous and contemptible millionaire whose possessive feelings toward Davis drive a wedge between their friendship.
It's hardly a masterpiece but Deception is a solid piece of work from a great acting/directing team.
This review of Deception (1946) was written by Daniel A on 15 Nov 2011.
Deception has generally received positive reviews.
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