The Lone Wolf

The Lone Wolf

NR 1924 · 60 min · ★ 9.0 · Mystery

A silent film Directed by Stanner E.V. Taylor.

Directed by Stanner E.V. Taylor · Written by Stanner E.V. Taylor

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The Lone WolfThe Lone Wolf · 1917
The Lone Wolf
1917
MovieMystery
When Marcel, a waif, saves master crook Burke from the police, Burke adopts the youngster and teaches him his profession. Years later, Marcel has become a master crook himself, working under the name of Michael Lanyard. His clever work baffles the Paris police, who dub him "The Lone Wolf". The Pack, a gang of criminals, notifies The Wolf that unless he joins them, he is marked for destruction. Lucy, an undercover agent masquerading as a crook to expose the gang, helps The Wolf escape. This inaugurates a series of adventures in which Lucy and The Wolf are pursued by the gang, finally making their escape to England by plane. The Pack follows, only to meet their death in a plane crash. Liberated from his tormentors, The Wolf vows to go straight and marries Lucy.
The False FacesThe False Faces · 1919
The False Faces
5.31919
MovieActionWar
During World War I, a professional thief known as The Lone Wolf is assigned to steal a cylinder with important information from behind the German lines and bring it to Allied intelligence headquarters. However, German agents set out to stop him, headed by the man who was responsible for the death of the thief's sister.
The Lone Wolf ReturnsThe Lone Wolf Returns · 1926
The Lone Wolf Returns
7.01926
MovieAdventureMystery
The Lone Wolf, an international thief who is expert in dodging the police, is rifling a wall safe when he senses the approach of detectives. Secreting a necklace in a cigarette case, he makes a hasty retreat. In disguise, he climbs to the balcony of another house where a bal masque is in progress and conceals himself in Marcia Mayfair's boudoir. Later he mingles with the guests and dances with Marcia. Lanyard is disclosed as a stranger when detectives force the guests to unmask, but Marcia remains silent while Lanyard replaces the jewels lifted from her bedroom. Lanyard is warned by Detective Crane, who suspects him but has no evidence. A visit to a bohemian resort owned by Morphew, leader of a band of thieves, provokes a heated argument in which Lanyard is threatened; and Marcia and Lanyard barely escape being caught in a raid. Their romance is threatened when Marcia's jewels are again stolen, but Lanyard traps Morphew and his gang and brings them to justice.
Alias the Lone WolfAlias the Lone Wolf · 1927
Alias the Lone Wolf
10.01927
MovieMystery
Michael Lanyard, aka the Lone Wolf, is sailing to America when he meets pretty Eve de Montalais. Eve wants to sneak her valuable necklace through U.S. customs so that she can use the money from its sale to help straighten out her brother. The only problem is that there is a gang of jewel thieves on board who are just as determined to steal the necklace.
The Last of the Lone WolfThe Last of the Lone Wolf · 1930
The Last of the Lone Wolf
7.51930
MovieMystery
In this entry in the Lone Wolf series, the first to have a soundtrack, the jealousies of the King and the coquettish Queen are chronicled. When His Majesty learns that his wife has given the ring he gave to her to her lover, the King plans a large ball and demands the she wear the token. As her lover is a military attache, he is not in the palace, and the queen must send her lady-in-waiting to bring it back. En route, the lady meets a thief and they team up. She does not know that he has been dispatched by the King to steal ring from the attache.
The Lone Wolf ReturnsThe Lone Wolf Returns · 1935
The Lone Wolf Returns
6.11935
MovieMystery
Once a jewel thief always a jewel thief? Yes and no. Yes if you consider the fact that Michael Lanyard also known as the Lone Wolf once retired from the "trade" but relapses back into his old habits when he is tempted by the emerald pendant of beautiful socialite Marcia Stewart. The trouble (?) is that he falls for the belle and he soon gets more interested in getting the girl than the jewels that adorn her. What he wants now is to return the pendant but a rival gang interfere and force him to take part in a big-time caper.
The Lone Wolf in ParisThe Lone Wolf in Paris · 1938
The Lone Wolf in Paris
6.51938
MovieMystery
Former jewel thief Michael Lanyard toys with a princess and a grand duke.
The Lone Wolf Spy HuntThe Lone Wolf Spy Hunt · 1939
The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt
6.61939
MovieMysteryComedy
Spies force former jewel thief Michael Lanyard to steal defense secrets in Washington.
The Lone Wolf StrikesThe Lone Wolf Strikes · 1940
The Lone Wolf Strikes
6.81940
MovieComedyThriller
Delia Jordan's father is murdered and some very valuable jewelry stolen. She hires The Lone Wolf.
The Lone Wolf Meets a LadyThe Lone Wolf Meets a Lady · 1940
The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady
6.41940
MovieMysteryComedy
A hardworking secretary for a rich woman finds herself engaged to the woman's son and accused of a murder she didn't commit.
The Lone Wolf Keeps a DateThe Lone Wolf Keeps a Date · 1940
The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date
6.21940
MovieComedyMystery
Complicated plot involving missing stamp collection and kidnapped businessman, with the Lone Wolf keeping one step ahead of the police in Havana trying to solve the crime and make a profit.
Secrets of the Lone WolfSecrets of the Lone Wolf · 1941
Secrets of the Lone Wolf
7.01941
MovieCrimeMystery
Michael Lanyard's faithful butler Jamison is mistaken for his boss by a gang of jewel robbers.
The Lone Wolf Takes a ChanceThe Lone Wolf Takes a Chance · 1941
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance
6.11941
MovieMystery
A reformed jewel thief fights to clear his name when he's framed for murder.
Counter-EspionageCounter-Espionage · 1942
Counter-Espionage
6.71942
MovieComedyMystery
The Lone Wolf tracks down Nazi spies in London during the German bombing.
One Dangerous NightOne Dangerous Night · 1943
One Dangerous Night
5.11943
MovieCrimeMystery
Reformed jewel thief the Lone Wolf investigates the murder of a playboy who was blackmailing three socialites.
Passport to SuezPassport to Suez · 1943
Passport to Suez
6.31943
MovieComedyCrime
The Lone Wolf goes undercover in Egypt to foil a Nazi plot to bomb and disable the Suez canal, which is vital to England's war effort.
The Notorious Lone WolfThe Notorious Lone Wolf · 1946
The Notorious Lone Wolf
6.01946
MovieActionThriller
Ex-thief Lone Wolf and his valet don turbans to solve a museum jewel theft.
The Lone Wolf in MexicoThe Lone Wolf in Mexico · 1947
The Lone Wolf in Mexico
6.01947
MovieMystery
In this entry in the enduring series, the suave jewel thief finds himself helping the police break up a ring of diamond smugglers. Along the way, he winds up accused of both robbery and murder.
The Lone Wolf in LondonThe Lone Wolf in London · 1947
The Lone Wolf in London
6.31947
MovieMystery
Michael Lanyard is suspected of stealing two fabulous diamonds from a vault in Scotland Yard, where they were being held for safekeeping, but the Yard can't prove he did it. Later, Lanyard is summoned by a member of the nobility to help the latter raise money to pay a blackmailer. Lanyard later finds evidence to reveal the diamonds as having been stolen by a famous stage star.
The Lone Wolf and His LadyThe Lone Wolf and His Lady · 1949
The Lone Wolf and His Lady
6.01949
MovieMysteryCrime
A newspaper man, and former jewel thief, is accused of gem theft.

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The Very IdeaThe Very Idea · 1920
The Very Idea
9.01920
MovieComedyDrama
Gilbert and Edith Goodhue lack nothing in life except a child, which they desperately desire. Edith's brother Alan, who is interested in eugenics, suggests that they pay their chauffeur Joe and maid Nora to have a baby for them. While awaiting the proper time to elapse, Edith and Gilbert travel to Palm Beach for an extended vacation, where Gilbert, attempting to obtain a child for his wife, vamps a dancer with a baby.
The Red SwordThe Red Sword · 1929
The Red Sword
9.01929
MovieAdventureRomance
Colonel Lotovski rapes the Innkeeper's wife and blinds him. 6 years later, his crime may be punished.
RouletteRoulette · 1924
Roulette
8.01924
MovieDrama
Before he can avenge a crooked card game, Dan Carrington suffers heart failure and dies in his chair. John Tralee, the cheater, feels a pang of guilt when he discovers that he has taken all of Carrington's money and adopts the dead man's little girl, Lois. The girl grows up and the gambling hall becomes her second home.
CarmenCarmen · 1913
Carmen
8.01913
MovieDrama
A 1913 short directed by Stanner E.V Taylor and starring Marion Leonard.
Nothing But LiesNothing But Lies · 1920
Nothing But Lies
8.01920
Movie
George Cross, a junior partner in the advertising agency of Nigh and Cross, goes to his office one evening to get a plate for a newspaper and surprises Allan Nigh, his partner's son, who has been distributing a leaflet exposing the lies of the advertising firm. Rosie, a member of the "Truth Society" to which Allan belongs, is hiding in the next room. George sends Allan to the newspaper office and then discovers Rosie. Shortly thereafter, Nigh and his daughter Ann, who is also Allan's sweetheart, arrive and George lies his way out of a compromising situation. Soon after, a detective arrives to investigate a front-page exposé on the circulars that Allan has written. When the advertisers realize that the exposé is actually the best campaign ever conceived, the supposed detective offers Allan a tremendous salary to write ads for him, Rosie reveals herself as a reporter from the Journal and Allan and Ann reconcile.
Scarlet DaysScarlet Days · 1919
Scarlet Days
6.01919
MovieAdventureRomance
In early lawless California, Rosie Nell, a woman of disreputable dance halls, is wrongly charged with the murder of one of her fellow entertainers. Because her daughter, who knows nothing of her mother's station in life, is to return the next day from education in the east, Rosie is granted three days of grace to be spent in company with her daughter at a nearby cabin. The three days begin happily enough, thanks to the serenades of heroic bandit Alvarez and the poetry of romantic Randolph. But Bagley, the dance hall manager, has seen the daughter and has determined to make her his own.
As It Is in LifeAs It Is in Life · 1910
As It Is in Life
5.21910
MovieDrama
A man sacrifices a new marriage for the happiness of his daughter.
The Last Drop of WaterThe Last Drop of Water · 1911
The Last Drop of Water
5.11911
MovieWestern
A wagon train heading west across the great desert runs out of water, and is attacked by Indians. One man -- their last hope -- is sent out to find water.
They Would ElopeThey Would Elope · 1909
They Would Elope
5.11909
MovieComedy
Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.
RamonaRamona · 1910
Ramona
4.91910
MovieDramaRomance
Ramona, residing on her wealthy Spanish adoptive mother's rancho in California, falls in love with the Indian Alessandro. When Ramona is denied permission to marry Alessandro, the lovers elope, only to find a life of great hardship and unhappiness amidst the greed and injustice of the white landowners.
An Arcadian MaidAn Arcadian Maid · 1910
An Arcadian Maid
4.81910
MovieDrama
A young maiden is seduced by a charming traveling peddler who persuades her to steal from her host family in order to repay his gambling debts.
The Girl Who Stayed at HomeThe Girl Who Stayed at Home · 1919
The Girl Who Stayed at Home
4.81919
MovieDramaWar
Ralph Grey visits France with his shipbuilder father, and falls in love with Blossom, granddaughter of his father's friend, a Civil war veteran not reconciled with the Union. Blossom, however, is engaged to a French nobleman. When war breaks out, Ralph enlists, while his brother Jim, a heartbreaker, is drafted.
Under Burning SkiesUnder Burning Skies · 1912
Under Burning Skies
4.71912
MovieWesternDrama
Joe, "The Bad Man of San Fernand," is one tough customer. He sets his sights on a lovely young lady who spurns his advances and elopes with a fresh-faced young cowpoke. An angry Joe eventually gets his revenge.
A Child of the GhettoA Child of the Ghetto · 1910
A Child of the Ghetto
4.51910
MovieDrama
After her mother's death, Ruth struggles to support herself as a seamstress. While Ruth delivers shirts to the factory owner, the owner's son steals some money and Ruth is accused of the crime. She flees the ghetto of New York's Lower East Side and hides in the country where she meets a young farmer.
Lines of White on a Sullen SeaLines of White on a Sullen Sea · 1909
Lines of White on a Sullen Sea
4.21909
MovieDrama
Soon after their engagement, Bill goes to sea, and Emily vows to stay true until his return. Unknown to her, Bill marries another woman from a different port. Emily waits faithfully for six years, finally becoming dangerously ill. When Bill suddenly appears in town with his family, Joe, who has loved Emily all along, forces Bill to make Emily's final moments happy by pretending he has returned to marry her.
Lucky JimLucky Jim · 1909
Lucky Jim
3.01909
MovieDrama
Gertrude chooses Jim over Jack, which makes Jack very jealous. Later Jim dies, and Jack marries Gertrude. He finds himself once again very jealous of the late Lucky Jim.

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