The Falcon Takes Over

The Falcon Takes Over

MYSTERY that you'll laugh at...when -- The Falcon TAKES OVER

NR 1942 · 65 min · ★ 6.3 · Crime, Mystery

While an escaped convict, Moose Malloy, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, police inspector Michael O'Hara attempts to track him assuming him to be a prime suspect for a number of mishaps.

Directed by Irving Reis · Written by Lynn Root

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The Gay FalconThe Gay Falcon · 1941
The Gay Falcon
★ 6.31941
MovieMystery
Having forsaken the detective business for the safer confines of personal insurance, Gay Laurence is compelled to return to his sleuthing ways. Along with sidekick Jonathan "Goldie" Locke, he agrees to look into a series of home party robberies that have victimized socialite Maxine Wood. The duo gets more than they bargained for when a murder is committed at Wood's home, but Lawrence still finds time to romance the damsel.
The Falcon's BrotherThe Falcon's Brother · 1942
The Falcon's Brother
★ 6.41942
MovieCrimeMystery
A gentlemanly detective known as The Falcon calls on his brother to help him stop the Nazis from assassinating a key diplomat.
A Date with the FalconA Date with the Falcon · 1942
A Date with the Falcon
★ 6.51942
MovieCrimeMystery
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.
The Falcon Strikes BackThe Falcon Strikes Back · 1943
The Falcon Strikes Back
★ 5.71943
MovieMysteryCrime
The Falcon is framed for the murder of a banker and the theft of war bonds. He makes his escape into the mountains where he hides out in a rustic lodge. From here he uncovers a phony war bond operation.
The Falcon in DangerThe Falcon in Danger · 1943
The Falcon in Danger
★ 6.11943
MovieCrimeMystery
Two industrialists disappear from an airplane while the plane is in the air. Also missing is $100,000. The Falcon investigates and discovers a plot against the government.
The Falcon and the Co-EdsThe Falcon and the Co-Eds · 1943
The Falcon and the Co-Eds
★ 6.81943
MovieCrimeMystery
The Falcon is called to a young woman's school to investigate a murder. When he arrives, another victim is discovered.
The Falcon Out WestThe Falcon Out West · 1944
The Falcon Out West
★ 5.41944
MovieCrimeMystery
When a Texas playboy is murdered in a New York City nightclub the Falcon investigates. When he learns that the victim was slipped rattlesnake venom, the trail leads to Texas, his own kidnapping and near death.
The Falcon in HollywoodThe Falcon in Hollywood · 1944
The Falcon in Hollywood
★ 6.21944
MovieCrimeMystery
Suave amateur detective Tom Lawrence--aka Michael Arlen's literary hero The Falcon--arrives in Hollywood for some rest and relaxation, only to find himself involved in the murder of a movie actor. There's no shortage of suspects: the costume designer to whom he was married, a tyrannical director, a beautiful young French starlet, a Shakespeare-quoting producer, even a New York gangster. Helping The Falcon solve the crime is a cute, wise-cracking cab driver and a pair of bumbling cops.
The Falcon in MexicoThe Falcon in Mexico · 1944
The Falcon in Mexico
★ 5.71944
MovieCrimeMystery
The Falcon travels to Mexico where he gets involved with murder and a mysterious painting.
The Falcon in San FranciscoThe Falcon in San Francisco · 1945
The Falcon in San Francisco
★ 6.21945
MovieCrimeMystery
While on vacation, the Falcon is arrested for kidnapping after striking up a friendship with a girl whose nurse has been recently murdered.
The Falcon's AlibiThe Falcon's Alibi · 1946
The Falcon's Alibi
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MovieAdventureCrime
A society sleuth sets out on the trail of a society matron's lost jewels.
The Falcon's AdventureThe Falcon's Adventure · 1946
The Falcon's Adventure
★ 6.71946
MovieCrimeMystery
A society sleuth rescues a kidnapped woman, then is framed for murder.
Devil's CargoDevil's Cargo · 1948
Devil's Cargo
★ 5.91948
MovieMystery
John Calvert takes over as the Falcon in this Poverty-Row continuation of the film series.
Appointment with MurderAppointment with Murder · 1948
Appointment with Murder
★ 5.81948
MovieMystery
The second Falcon film to feature actor/magician John Calvert sees the Falcon dealing with art thieves.
Search for DangerSearch for Danger · 1949
Search for Danger
★ 7.01949
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The murders of a suspected thief and a rival private eye draw the attention of The Falcon.

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★ 7.01940
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Hollywood stuntman falls in love with a big name actress but still wants to pursue his risky career. The women gives him a choice-the stunts or her. He chooses the stunts and still manages to get her.
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Of Men and MusicOf Men and Music · 1951
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Footlight FeverFootlight Fever · 1941
Footlight Fever
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Alan Mowbray and Donald MacBride reprise their roles in "Curtain Call" as theatrical producers Donald Avery and Geoffrey 'Jeff' Crandall. This time they try to con a millionairess into funding their latest show by posing as old friends of her lost love.
The Bachelor and the Bobby-SoxerThe Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer · 1947
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Teenager Susan Turner, with a severe crush on playboy artist Richard Nugent, sneaks into his apartment to model for him and is found there by her sister Judge Margaret Turner. Threatened with jail, Nugent agrees to date Susan until the crush abates.
Weekend for ThreeWeekend for Three · 1941
Weekend for Three
★ 6.81941
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Jim is hardly thrilled when his new bride, Ellen, invites an old friend, Randy, over for dinner. Yet Jim turns genuinely dismayed once Randy arrives and turns out to be an insufferable, boorish braggart with bad manners and little self-awareness. That dismay turns to outright annoyance when Jim realizes Randy thinks he has come to stay for the weekend. How much damage to a marriage can one unwanted guest do in the space of one weekend?
EnchantmentEnchantment · 1948
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All My SonsAll My Sons · 1948
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A Date with the FalconA Date with the Falcon · 1942
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Gambler's ChoiceGambler's Choice · 1944
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Time Out for MurderTime Out for Murder · 1938
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