A Date with the Falcon
"Second of new screen series with the star who played The Saint."
Originally released in 1942. A Date with the Falcon is a crime/mystery film. directed by Irving Reis. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, and James Gleason
Synopsis
In the second film of the series (and not a second part of anything), Gay Lawrence, aka The Falcon, is about to depart the city to marry his fiancée, Helen Reed, when a mystery girl, Rita Mara, asks for his aid in disposing of a secret formula for making synthetic diamonds. He deliberately allows himself to be kidnapped by the gang for which Rita works. His aide, "Goldy" Locke, trails the kidnappers and brings the police. But the head of the gang escapes, and the Falcon continues the pursuit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 16, 1942
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Sanders
as Gay Lawrence / The Falcon
Wendy Barrie
as Helen Reed
James Gleason
as Inspector Michael 'Mike' O'Hara
Allen Jenkins
as Jonathan 'Goldy' Locke
Mona Maris
as Rita Mara
Fred Aldrich
as Spectator at Airport (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
as Spectator (uncredited)
Roxanne Barkley
as Jill (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
as Second Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Jack Carr
as First Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Date with the Falcon about?
In the second film of the series (and not a second part of anything), Gay Lawrence, aka The Falcon, is about to depart the city to marry his fiancée, Helen Reed, when a mystery girl, Rita Mara, as...
Who directed A Date with the Falcon?
A Date with the Falcon was directed by Irving Reis.
How long is A Date with the Falcon?
A Date with the Falcon has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was A Date with the Falcon released?
A Date with the Falcon was released on January 16, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Date with the Falcon?
The main cast of A Date with the Falcon includes George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins, Mona Maris.