The Gay Falcon
“CRIMINALS BEWARE! Here comes fiction's man of mystery!”
Synopsis
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.
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George Sanders
Gay Laurence / The Falcon
Wendy Barrie
Helen Reed
Allen Jenkins
Jonathan G. 'Goldie' Locke
Nina Vale
Elinor Benford
Gladys Cooper
Maxine Wood
Edward Brophy
Detective Bates
Arthur Shields
Inspector Mike Waldeck
Damian O'Flynn
Noel Weber
Turhan Bey
Manuel Retana
Eddie Dunn
Detective Grimes
Lucile Gleason
Mrs. Vera Gardner
Willie Fung
Jerry
Jimmy Conlin
Bartender (uncredited)
Hans Conried
Herman, Police Sketch Artist (uncredited)
Polly Bailey
Landlady in Hallway (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
Angelo (uncredited)
James Blaine
Police Officer in Hallway (uncredited)
Lee Bonnell
Hysterical Woman's Brother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Reis
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Fenton, Lynn Root
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Gay Falcon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Reis
Frank Fenton, Lynn Root, Michael Arlen
Paul Sawtell
Nicholas Musuraca
George Crone
Howard Benedict
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Fenton
Screenplay
Lynn Root
Screenplay
Irving Reis
Director
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
George Crone
Editor
Howard Benedict
Producer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Renié
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gay Falcon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gay Falcon about?
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.
Who directed The Gay Falcon?
The Gay Falcon was directed by Irving Reis.
Who stars in The Gay Falcon?
The principal cast of The Gay Falcon includes George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Allen Jenkins, Nina Vale, Gladys Cooper.
When was The Gay Falcon released and how long is it?
The Gay Falcon was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gay Falcon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gay Falcon was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gay Falcon?
The Gay Falcon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).