Alias the Deacon (1940)

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A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game.
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May 13, 1940
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01h 14m
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A hillbilly deacon, who is actually a cardsharp in disguise, becomes involved in a small-town fight game.

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