The Falcon Out West

Mar 17, 1944

1h 4m

★ 5.5

Try and pick the killer from this tempting trio!

Overview

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.

Genres

Crime

Mystery

Western

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

Tom Lawrence / The Falcon

Tom Conway

Vanessa Drake

Carole Gallagher

Marion Colby

Barbara Hale

Mrs. Irwin

Joan Barclay

Inspector Timothy Donovan

Cliff Clark

Homicide Detective Bates

Edward Gargan

Dave Colby

Minor Watson

Attorney Steven Hayden

Donald Douglas

Tex Irwin

Lyle Talbot

Dusty

Lee Trent

Red

Perc Launders

Senator (uncredited)

Lawrence Tierney

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.

5.6

The Falcon Strikes Back

Apr 1, 1943

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.

6.1

The Falcon Takes Over

May 29, 1942

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.

5.2

The Falcon's Alibi

Apr 12, 1946

A society sleuth sets out on the trail of a society matron's lost jewels.

6.1

The Falcon's Adventure

Dec 13, 1946

A society sleuth rescues a kidnapped woman, then is framed for murder.

6.1

The Falcon in San Francisco

Jul 20, 1945

While on vacation, the Falcon is arrested for kidnapping after striking up a friendship with a girl whose nurse has been recently murdered.

0.0

Search for Danger

Apr 15, 1949

The murders of a suspected thief and a rival private eye draw the attention of The Falcon.

5.5

Devil's Cargo

Apr 1, 1948

John Calvert takes over as the Falcon in this Poverty-Row continuation of the film series.

5.2

Appointment with Murder

Nov 24, 1948

The second Falcon film to feature actor/magician John Calvert sees the Falcon dealing with art thieves.

6.5

A Date with the Falcon

Jan 16, 1942

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.

6.3

The Falcon's Brother

Oct 2, 1942

A gentlemanly detective known as The Falcon calls on his brother to help him stop the Nazis from assassinating a key diplomat.

6.3

The Gay Falcon

Oct 24, 1941

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.

6.5

The Falcon and the Co-Eds

Nov 10, 1943

The Falcon is called to a young woman's school to investigate a murder. When he arrives, another victim is discovered.

6.7

The Bikeriders

Jun 19, 2024

After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

0.0

Ten Eleven O Two

Jul 15, 2016

Over the weekend of October 11, 2002, my uncle along with two friends set out on a camping trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Upon returning home, they were changed men, and recounted tales of alien abduction. Today, only two of the three men are alive to tell the story of what unfolded before, during, and after that fateful outing, and they're convinced it was extraterrestrial. This film explores the haunting accounts of two friends who underwent an alien abduction experience while camping in the remote mountains. Featuring psychedelic visuals and an alien hand print, Ten Eleven O Two opens a plethora of questions and is a must-see for anyone interested in the paranormal. Based on the true life events of Ken Mathis and Adolph Santistevan.

7.3

I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

Mar 26, 2008

Told in four vignettes, this existential comedy relates the exploits of four aspiring criminals who hope to improve their lot, but find that they might not have what it takes for a life of crime.

6.0

The Limits of Control

May 1, 2009

A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.

4.8

The Spirit

Dec 25, 2008

A Rookie cop named Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus, who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face, has other plans; he is going to wipe out the entire city.

6.9

The Unfaithful Wife

Jan 22, 1969

Insurance executive Charles suspects his wife Hélène of playing the field, so he has a private detective locate his wife's lover, author Victor Pegala.