Deception (1946) Subtitles

Patricia Barry, Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Richard Erdman

Deception is a suspenseful film noir that follows the story of Christine, a talented and ambitious young violinist living in New York City. She is dedicated to her music and dreams of becoming a world-renowned soloist. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and falls in love with Karel Novak, a charming and enigmatic composer who quickly becomes her mentor and confidant. Karel introduces Christine to his close friend and former teacher, Alexander Hollenius, a renowned conductor. The three of them form a close-knit professional and personal relationship, and Christine's career begins to soar under their guidance. However, as Christine's success grows, she becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deceit, jealousy, and manipulation. She soon discovers that Karel and Hollenius have been keeping dark secrets from her, and their motives may not be as pure as they initially seemed. As Christine delves deeper into the truth, she realizes that her life and career are at stake, and she must fight to break free from the deception that has ensnared her. The film is a thrilling and emotional journey that explores the complexities of love, ambition, and betrayal, and ultimately reveals the power of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.