The Adorable Deceiver is a 1926 American silent comedy film, starring Alberta Vaughn as a princess,[1] forced to flee her home country with her father King Nicholas to New York City, where they make their way as well-meaning con artists.

[2] Nicholas, the monarch of the small Balkan nation Santa Maria, is compelled to flee a revolution, taking refuge in America with his daughter, Princess Sylia, who brings along the crown jewels.

They reside discreetly in a luxurious suite in a New York City hotel, but selling the jewels yields insufficient funds to maintain their lifestyle, leading them to seek lodging at Mrs. Schrapp's boarding house.

Mrs. Schrapp helps King Nicholas secure employment, but during his absence, agents from the Republic of Santa Maria arrive.

Tom, eager to enter high society, becomes enamored with Sylvia and introduces her as the Princess of Albania at a country club event.