The Falcon in Hollywood (1944): Cast & Plot
The Falcon in Hollywood is a 1944 crime mystery film directed by Gordon Douglas, starring Tom Conway as Tom Lawrence, Emory Parnell and Jacques Lory. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Falcon in Hollywood About?
The premise of The Falcon in Hollywood without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Suave amateur detective Tom Lawrence, known as The Falcon, comes to Hollywood for a break but is drawn into the murder of a film star. Suspects include his ex‑wife costume designer, a tyrannical director, a young French actress, a Shakespeare‑quoting producer, and even a New York gangster. Assisting him are a witty cab driver and bumbling police.
The Falcon in Hollywood Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- murder
- police detective
- racetrack
- actor
- hollywood california
- tom lawrence character
- the falcon character
- amateur detective
- los angeles california
- stadium
- taxicab
- taxi driver
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- ring
- movie studio
- horse racing
- film making
- film director
- the falcon
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- snoop
- four word title
- tenth part
- sequel
- character name in title
The Falcon in Hollywood Cast & Characters
Tom Conway leads the cast as Tom Lawrence, with Emory Parnell as Inspector McBride and Jacques Lory as Man with Bull Fiddle (uncredited). Directed by Gordon Douglas; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gordon Douglas
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Tom Conway as Tom Lawrence - Emory Parnell as Inspector McBride
- Jacques Lory as Man with Bull Fiddle (uncredited)
- Sheldon Leonard as Louie Buchanan
Also Starring in The Falcon in Hollywood
· 15 more- Rita Corday Lili D'Allio
- Barbara Hale Peggy Callahan
- Veda Ann Borg Billie Atkins
- Nancy Marlowe Studio Messenger (uncredited)
- Walter Soderling Ed Johnson, studio guard
- Jean Brooks Roxanna Miles
- John Abbott Martin S. Dwyer
- Konstantin Shayne Alec Hoffman
- Chester Clute Apartment Manager (uncredited)
- Frank Jenks Lieutenant Higgins
- Robert Clarke Perc Saunders - Assistant Director
- Bryant Washburn Art Department Runner (uncredited)
- Perc Launders Statuary Molder - [Script Name: Zoller] (uncredited)
- Chili Williams Blonde Woman at Races (uncredited)
- Useff Ali Mohammed, the actor [Script Name: Nogari]
More from Gordon Douglas
More films directed by Gordon Douglas, best-rated first: Them!, Skin Game, Viva Knievel! and Slaughter’s Big Rip-Off.
The Falcon in Hollywood Plot Summary
What happens in The Falcon in Hollywood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a sun‑soaked vacation in Los Angeles, Tom Lawrence, known to fans as The Falcon, crosses paths with Inspector McBride at the Hollywood Park Racetrack, chasing a lead about the casino owner Louie Buchanan. Lawrence had helped put Buchanan away in the past, but he doesn’t know where Buchanan is now or what trouble he’s stirring up. The encounter is tense, and the case feels weighty even before the real intrigue begins.
Full summary
The whole story of The Falcon in Hollywood, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Falcon in Hollywood?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the detective known as The Falcon?
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Movies Like The Falcon in Hollywood
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The Falcon in Hollywood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Falcon in Hollywood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Falcon in Hollywood?
The Falcon in Hollywood runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was The Falcon in Hollywood released?
The Falcon in Hollywood was released on December 8, 1944.
Who directed The Falcon in Hollywood?
The Falcon in Hollywood was directed by Gordon Douglas.
More films by Gordon Douglas Who is in the cast of The Falcon in Hollywood?
The Falcon in Hollywood stars Tom Conway as Tom Lawrence, Emory Parnell as Inspector McBride and Jacques Lory as Man with Bull Fiddle (uncredited), among 19 credited actors.
Does The Falcon in Hollywood have a post-credit scene?
No. The Falcon in Hollywood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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