The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

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1941 · 74 min · ★ 6.1 · Mystery

A reformed jewel thief fights to clear his name when he's framed for murder.

Directed by Sidney Salkow · Written by Earl Felton

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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.
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
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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
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6.61939
MovieMysteryComedy
Spies force former jewel thief Michael Lanyard to steal defense secrets in Washington.
The Lone Wolf StrikesThe Lone Wolf Strikes · 1940
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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
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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.
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
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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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