The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date

Nov 2, 1940

1h 5m

★ 5.9

FICTION'S SLICKEST SCOUNDREL IN HIS LATEST ADVENTURE!

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Mystery

Crime

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

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Cast

Michael Lanyard

Warren William

Patricia Lawrence

Frances Robinson

Scotty

Bruce Bennett

Jamison

Eric Blore

Inspector Crane

Thurston Hall

Captain Moon

Jed Prouty

Dickens

Fred Kelsey

Big Joe Brady

Don Beddoe

Mr. Lee

Lester Matthews

Chimp

Edward Gargan

Measles

Eddie Laughton

Mrs. Colby

Mary Servoss

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