Decoy (1946): Cast & Plot
Decoy is a 1946 crime thriller directed by Jack Bernhard, starring Herbert Rudley as Dr. Craig, Sheldon Leonard and Jean Gillie. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Jack Bernhard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bernhard-Brandt Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Decoy About?
The premise of Decoy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
She Treats Men the Way They’ve Been Treating Women for Years! A fatally shot female gangleader recounts her sordid life of crime to a police officer just before she dies.
Decoy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- romantic rivalry
- resurrection
- antidote
- doctor
- flat tire
- methylene blue
- based on story
- in medias res
- san francisco california
- police detective
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- armored car robbery
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- gangster
- hydrogen cyanide
- prison doctor
- seduction
- autopsy
- hearse driver
- hijacking
- held at gunpoint
- strongbox
- left for dead
- nurse
- buick roadmaster
- roadside inn
- melodrama
- stolen money
- convict
- told in flashback
- scheme
- chemical
- cafe
- underage drinking
- sink
- elevator
- bathroom sink
- gas station restroom
- washing hands
- hitchhiking
- scruple
- receptionist
- death row
- dictionary
- coffin
- intravenous drip
- oxygen mask
- strapped to a table
- love triangle
- map
- loot
Decoy Cast & Characters
Herbert Rudley leads the cast as Dr. Craig, with Sheldon Leonard as Sergeant Joe Portugal and Jean Gillie as Margot Shelby. Directed by Jack Bernhard; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Bernhard
- Herbert Rudley as Dr. Craig
- Sheldon Leonard as Sergeant Joe Portugal
- Jean Gillie as Margot Shelby
- Robert Armstrong as Frank Olins
Also Starring in Decoy
· 8 more- Edward Norris Jim Vincent
- Ray Teal Policeman (uncredited)
- Philip Van Zandt Tommy
- Bert Roach Bartender
- Marjorie Woodworth Nurse
- John Shay Al
- Carole Donne Waitress
- Rosemary Bertrand Ruth
More from Jack Bernhard
More films directed by Jack Bernhard: The Second Face, Appointment with Murder, Blonde Ice and The Hunted.
Decoy Plot Summary
What happens in Decoy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A tense noir thriller unfolds from a rural gas station in California to a crowded San Francisco apartment, where a mysterious man—later revealed to be Dr. Lloyd Craig [Herbert Rudley]—hitches a ride and suddenly opens fire on a young woman. Police Detective Joe Portugal [Sheldon Leonard] arrives at the scene to find the man dead and the woman mortally wounded, setting off a meticulous interrogation that unpacks a web of motive, betrayal, and an extraordinary crime.
Full summary
The whole story of Decoy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Decoy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which police officer leads the investigation into the murder and robbery?
Cars in Decoy
13 cars on screen, including the 1941 Chevrolet Special De Luxe and the 1937 Cadillac.
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1941 Chevrolet Special De Luxe Main role -
1937 Cadillac Important role -
1937 Cadillac Important role -
1941 De Soto Custom Important role
Decoy Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Die gefährlichste Frau der Welt” and “Blonder Lockvogel”.
- Also known as
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- Die gefährlichste Frau der Welt
- Blonder Lockvogel
- A Mulher Dillinger
- La rapace
- Inganno
- Extraña agonía
- La mujer Dillinger
- Приманка
- 诱捕
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Decoy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Decoy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Decoy?
Decoy runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Decoy released?
Decoy was released on September 14, 1946.
Who directed Decoy?
Decoy was directed by Jack Bernhard.
More films by Jack Bernhard Who is in the cast of Decoy?
Decoy stars Herbert Rudley as Dr. Craig, Sheldon Leonard as Sergeant Joe Portugal and Jean Gillie as Margot Shelby, among 12 credited actors.
Does Decoy have a post-credit scene?
No. Decoy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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