Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    EmmysSuperheroes GuideSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideBest Of 2025 So FarDisability Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

The Great Deception

  • 1926
  • 1h
YOUR RATING
Ben Lyon and Aileen Pringle in The Great Deception (1926)
Drama

Cyril Mansfield, a handsome young Englishman, is associated with the German Secret Service as a spy in England but is loyal to British intelligence, of which he is a member. He is loved by L... Read allCyril Mansfield, a handsome young Englishman, is associated with the German Secret Service as a spy in England but is loyal to British intelligence, of which he is a member. He is loved by Lois, an American whose favor is sought by Rizzio, also a double agent, who suspects Cyril'... Read allCyril Mansfield, a handsome young Englishman, is associated with the German Secret Service as a spy in England but is loyal to British intelligence, of which he is a member. He is loved by Lois, an American whose favor is sought by Rizzio, also a double agent, who suspects Cyril's disloyalty to Germany. With the intention of conveying false information to the Imperial... Read all

  • Director
    • Howard Higgin
  • Writers
    • Paul Bern
    • George Gibbs
  • Stars
    • Ben Lyon
    • Aileen Pringle
    • Basil Rathbone
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Howard Higgin
    • Writers
      • Paul Bern
      • George Gibbs
    • Stars
      • Ben Lyon
      • Aileen Pringle
      • Basil Rathbone
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Photos2

    View Poster
    View Poster

    Top cast10

    Edit
    Ben Lyon
    Ben Lyon
    • Cyril Mansfield
    Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle
    • Lois
    Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone
    • Rizzio
    Sam Hardy
    Sam Hardy
    • Handy
    Charlotte Walker
    Charlotte Walker
    • Mrs. Mansfield
    Amelia Summerville
    • Lady Jane
    Hubert Wilke
    • General Von Frankenhauser
    Lucien Prival
    Lucien Prival
    • Von Markow
    Lucius Henderson
    Lucius Henderson
    • Burton
    Mark Gonzales
    • Maxwell
    • Director
      • Howard Higgin
    • Writers
      • Paul Bern
      • George Gibbs
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews

    More like this

    The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
    6.0
    The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
    The Masked Bride
    6.1
    The Masked Bride
    Trouping with Ellen
    Trouping with Ellen

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      This is considered to be a lost film.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Silent Life: The Story of the Lady in Black (2023)

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • July 25, 1926 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Špijun sa dva lica
    • Filming locations
      • Cosmopolitan-International Studios - 127th Street, East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Robert Kane Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Ben Lyon and Aileen Pringle in The Great Deception (1926)
    Top Gap
    What is the English language plot outline for The Great Deception (1926)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.