The Gay Deceiver is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by John M. Stahl.

[1][2] As described in a film magazine review,[3] Paris stage idol Toto is involved in love affairs and plays around with hearts, and is surprised by the arrival of Louise, an 18 year old young woman who says that she is his daughter, the offspring from his marriage to Claire, a woman he soon deserted.

The daughter becomes infatuated with one of her father's friends, Robert Le Rivarol, and soon becomes engaged.

Antoine pretends a reconciliation with his wife in order to obtain her consent to her daughter's marriage.

Meanwhile, his current lady love learns that he has a grown daughter and quits him, saying that he is too old for her.