Alias the Lone Wolf

Alias the Lone Wolf

As a gentleman adventurer, "The Lone Wolf" again becomes involved in a series of gripping events. Packed with mystery and romance.

NR 1927 · ★ 10.0 · Mystery

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.

Directed by Edward H. Griffith · Written by Edward H. Griffith

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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 WolfThe Lone Wolf · 1924
The Lone Wolf
★ 9.01924
MovieMystery
A silent film Directed by Stanner E.V. Taylor.
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.
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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Bad Company
★ 10.01925
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When young Gloria Waring's wealthy father dies, she discovers that her brother--who is heir to the family fortune--is about to marry a well-known golddigger named Teddy Lamont. Gloria steals the will from her father's attorney, James Hamilton, so Teddy won't find out how much money her future husband will inherit. Hamilton finds out about her theft but is unexpectedly sympathetic to Gloria about it. It turns out that Hamilton has reasons for his behavior, and when Gloria discovers why, complications ensue.
VirginiaVirginia · 1941
Virginia
★ 9.01941
MovieDramaRomance
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BabsBabs · 1920
Babs
★ 8.01920
MovieComedy
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Dawn of the EastDawn of the East · 1921
Dawn of the East
★ 8.01921
MovieDrama
Countess Natalya is a glamorous refugee from the Bolshevik revolution. Supporting herself and her ailing sister by dancing in a Shanghai dive, she's is talked into a marriage with a wealthy Chinese gentleman. She has been led to believe that this marriage of convenience is not binding, thus she sees no reason not to marry American diplomat Kenneth Harlan once she's arrived in the States.
If Women Only KnewIf Women Only Knew · 1921
If Women Only Knew
★ 8.01921
MovieDrama
Remotely derived from Balzac, the plot centers on Maurice Travers, who, through the self-sacrificing efforts of his mother, is able to attend college, though his love for sports and consequent neglect of his studies prevent his graduation. Madeline Marshall, an orphan living with Maurice's mother, loves him, but Maurice marries Donna Wayne, daughter of a wealthy New Yorker; and in the city they lead a carefree life. Her father insists that he support her, but he cannot. Following the blindness and death of his mother, Donna elopes with a rich suitor, and after a divorce Maurice finds happiness with the faithful Madeline.
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The Land of Hope
★ 8.01921
MovieDramaRomance
On her journey to the United States, Marya Nisko falls in love with another immigrant, Sascha Rabinoff. Arriving and discovering her sister's poverty, she fails as a lady's maid and then arranges an introduction to a theatrical manager, though Sascha is opposed to her becoming a professional dancer.
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★ 7.51939
MovieComedyRomance
A pampered heiress (Madeleine Carroll) elopes with a shipboard reporter (Fred MacMurray) just to get her name in a society column.
Honeymoon in BaliHoneymoon in Bali · 1939
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★ 7.51939
MovieComedyRomance
Bill Burnett, a resident of Bali, visits New York City, meets and falls in love with Gail Allen, the successful manager of a Fifth Avenue shop, who is determined to remain free and independent. Bill proposes, Gail declines and Bill goes home to Bali. But a young girl, Rosie, and Tony the Window Cleaner, who dispels advice on every floor, soon have Gail thinking maybe she was a bit hasty with her no to Bill's proposal. Ere long she discovers that she does love Bill and can't live without him. She goes down to Bali to give him the good news. He learns that he is soon to marry Noel Van Ness. She goes back to New York City.
Bahama PassageBahama Passage · 1941
Bahama Passage
★ 7.51941
MovieRomanceDrama
A girl, Carol whom the audience is quickly informed "has been around," and her father arrive to take over the business management of an island in the Bahamas owned by Adrian Ainsworth, descendant of many ancestors who have handled it over the years to the satisfaction of its 250 native residents. He is married to a woman who stays away from the island because she is lonely when there. Adrian doesn't want Carol or her father there, and they don't want to be there. Romance can't be lurking far behind the beautiful sunset.
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Café Metropole
★ 7.21937
MovieComedyDrama
An American posing as a Russian prince woos a visiting Ohio heiress.
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White Mice
★ 7.01926
MovieActionAdventure
Roddy Forrester has formed the White Mice club with a pal. The purpose of the club is to help those in trouble. When Roddy's father sends him to the South American republic of Montebello, he gets his chance to be of service. General Rojas, the former president, is locked away in a prison and slowly dying. Roddy decides to rescue him, especially since he has been inspired by the general's pretty daughter, Inez.
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Captain Swagger
★ 7.01928
Movie
Hugh Drummond goes broke living too high and turns to crime in order to pay his bills.
HeadlinesHeadlines · 1925
Headlines
★ 7.01925
MovieDrama
Hardworking reporter Phyllis Dale has been hiding a seventeen year old secret. But when her wild daughter Bobby is removed from boarding school, it looks like the secret is out. That is, until Bobby introduces herself as the little sister to Phyllis' fiancé Lawrence and boss Roger. Yet Bobby is bound to cause mischief by flirting with everyone. And when she draws the attention of a philandering divorcee, she is bound for scandal! Will Phyllis be able to keep wild Bobby out of the Headlines?
Biography of a Bachelor GirlBiography of a Bachelor Girl · 1935
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★ 6.81935
MovieComedyRomance
Everyweek Newsmagazine editor Richard Kurt pursues famous free-spirited portrait artist Marion Forsythe on her return to the states from Europe, seeking to convince her to write her biography as a feature for his magazine. One of Marion's old beaus, now running for U.S. Senator from their home state, also comes calling.
Another LanguageAnother Language · 1933
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★ 6.81933
MovieDrama
A newlywed discovers that she and her husband's snobby family speak different languages.
Ladies in LoveLadies in Love · 1936
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MovieRomanceComedy
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