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The Falcon in San Francisco

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On a train bound for San Francisco, young Annie Marshall (Sharyn Moffett) seeks out Tom Lawrence (Tom Conway), the detective known as the Falcon, insisting that her nurse and butler are holding her hostage. After the nurse turns up dead, Tom and his partner, Goldie (Edward Brophy), escort Annie home, only to be arrested and charged with kidnapping. Tom is bailed out by the wealthy Doreen Temple (Fay Helm), and his investigation to help Annie unearths an intricate bootlegging and smuggling ring.

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Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Excellent B-movie detective story, with atmosphere and creative visuals by ace director Joseph H. Lewis. May 14, 2017 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The story stinks like the smells at Fisherman's Wharf, but the effortless direction and acting make it an easy watch. Rated: B Jul 8, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ted B 3.5 stars; Okay. I tend to overrate the Falcon movie series, for the most part, because I love the simplicity of the plot and characters. There is no need to delve into the psychosis of each character or chase fake distractions. Tom Conway simply nails the role of the Falcon. He even looks the part: part detective, part debonair playboy. While the plot dialogue is quite corny in general, it perfectly suits the era of the film's release (1945). What is not corny is the mystery crime element. What I thought was really cool was the double twist ending. I had seen it before, but I thought this film did a very good job of concealing it until the very end. Another good Falcon movie in a good Falcon series. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Audience Member one of the better entries in this series from RKO Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Better than average Falcon mystery was directed the talented B-film director, Joseph H. Lewis, which greatly helps the a sometimes meandering story involving the Falcon, his sidekick of the moment, and a precocious little girl in San Francisco. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis On a train bound for San Francisco, young Annie Marshall (Sharyn Moffett) seeks out Tom Lawrence (Tom Conway), the detective known as the Falcon, insisting that her nurse and butler are holding her hostage. After the nurse turns up dead, Tom and his partner, Goldie (Edward Brophy), escort Annie home, only to be arrested and charged with kidnapping. Tom is bailed out by the wealthy Doreen Temple (Fay Helm), and his investigation to help Annie unearths an intricate bootlegging and smuggling ring.
Director
Joseph H. Lewis
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 6m