Movie Description
The Gay Falcon
(1941)Overview
Having forsaken the detective business for the safer confines of personal insurance, Gay Laurence is compelled to return to his sleuthing ways. Along with sidekick Jonathan "Goldie" Locke, he agrees to look into a series of home party robberies that have victimized socialite Maxine Wood. The duo gets more than they bargained for when a murder is committed at Wood's home, but Lawrence still finds time to romance the damsel.
Featured Crew
- Director : Irving Reis
- Producer : Howard Benedict
- Editor : George Crone
- Cast : George Sanders,Wendy Barrie,Allen Jenkins,Nina Vale,Gladys Cooper,Edward Brophy,Arthur Shields,Damian O'Flynn,Turhan Bey,Eddie Dunn,Lucile Gleason,Willie Fung,Jimmy Conlin,Hans Conried,Polly Bailey,Bobby Barber,James Blaine,Lee Bonnell,Sheldon Jett,Lew Kelly,Paul Norby,Frank O'Connor,Mickey Phillips,Joey Ray,Walter Soderling,Virginia Vale
Cast
Gay Laurence / The Falcon
Helen Reed
Jonathan G. 'Goldie' Locke
Elinor Benford
Maxine Wood
Detective Bates
Inspector Mike Waldeck
Noel Weber
Manuel Retana
Detective Grimes
Mrs. Vera Gardner
Jerry
Bartender (uncredited)
Herman, Police Sketch Artist (uncredited)
Landlady in Hallway (uncredited)
Angelo (uncredited)
Police Officer in Hallway (uncredited)
Hysterical Woman's Brother (uncredited)
Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
Elmer, Jailer (uncredited)
Cigar Clerk (uncredited)
Policeman in Street (uncredited)
Newsboy (uncredited)
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
Hysterical Woman (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Gay Falcon
Status Released
Release Information
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1941-10-24
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 07m
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures
Genres
- Mystery