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A Date With the Falcon

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Private detective Gay Lawrence (George Sanders) is one of the sharpest sleuths around -- that's why they call him the Falcon. But, in light of his impending marriage to Helen Reed (Wendy Barrie), he's taking a much-needed break from crime solving. At least that's the plan before scientist Waldo Sampson (Alec Craig) goes missing -- and before the goons involved also kidnap Lawrence. Although the gumshoe makes a clever escape, he soon finds himself ensnared in a murder charge.

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David K @RT61474040 May 17, 2026 One of the more entertaining entries in this series. Don't believe anyone who says this is early film noir. Other than dealing with crime and being black-and-white, there is nothing vaguely reminiscent of a noir thriller. See more Ted B @Movieaddicted Aug 3, 2025 3.0 stars; The standard shenanigans of the Falcon Series, and that's not a bad thing. Just enough cop-and-robbers as well as the usual nice twist ending. This one also has all the romantic misadventures for the Falcon and (in this episode) his fiance. See more Nov 11, 2012 Second in the charming Falcon mystery series is heavy on comedy, with George Sanders interrupting his wedding plans to instead solve a mystery. Nothing brilliant, but entertaining nonetheless. See more Oct 29, 2012 Sanders is ALWAYS GREAT!!! See more Read all reviews
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Irving Reis

Director

George Sanders

Gay Lawrence

Wendy Barrie

Helen Reed

James Gleason

Inspector Michael `'Mike'` O'Hara

Allen Jenkins

Jonathan `'Goldy'` Locke

Mona Maris

Rita Mara
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A Date With the Falcon

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Synopsis Private detective Gay Lawrence (George Sanders) is one of the sharpest sleuths around -- that's why they call him the Falcon. But, in light of his impending marriage to Helen Reed (Wendy Barrie), he's taking a much-needed break from crime solving. At least that's the plan before scientist Waldo Sampson (Alec Craig) goes missing -- and before the goons involved also kidnap Lawrence. Although the gumshoe makes a clever escape, he soon finds himself ensnared in a murder charge.
Director
Irving Reis
Producer
Howard Benedict
Screenwriter
Lynn Root, Frank Fenton
Production Co
RKO Pictures
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 3m
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