The Falcon in Mexico (1944): Cast & Plot
The Falcon in Mexico is a 1944 mystery crime film directed by William Berke, starring Tom Conway as Tom Lawrence, aka The Falcon, Cecilia Callejo and Bryant Washburn. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- William Berke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Falcon in Mexico About?
The premise of The Falcon in Mexico without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Horror-Mask Key Clue As Master-Killer Slays Four! The Falcon travels to Mexico where he gets involved with murder and a mysterious painting.
The Falcon in Mexico Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- mexico
- theft
- poison
- murder
- the falcon character
- tom lawrence character
- artist
- presumed dead
- trap
- tour guide
- threat
- taxi
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- stepmother
- portrait
- police
- millionaire
- mask
- lake
- island
- impersonation
- hotel
- gunfire
- grave
- fugitive
- fight
- father daughter relationship
- detective
- dancer
- cat
- carnival
- boat
- bigamy
- art collector
- airplane
- four word title
- ninth part
- sequel
- character name in title
The Falcon in Mexico Cast & Characters
Tom Conway leads the cast as Tom Lawrence, aka The Falcon, with Cecilia Callejo as Dolores Ybarra and Bryant Washburn as Humphrey Wade. Directed by William Berke; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Berke
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Tom Conway as Tom Lawrence, aka The Falcon - Cecilia Callejo as Dolores Ybarra
- Bryant Washburn as Humphrey Wade
- Emory Parnell as James 'Lucky Diamond' Hughes [Script name: Winthrop Hughes]
Also Starring in The Falcon in Mexico
· 18 more- Martha Vickers Barbara Wade
- Nestor Paiva Manuel Romero
- Fernando Alvarado Pancho Romero
- Mona Maris Raquel
- Joseph Vitale Anton
- Mary Currier Paula Dudley
- Pedro de Cordoba Don Carlos Ybarra
- Frank O'Connor Officer Hoffman (uncredited)
- Frank Mayo Inspector O'Shea (uncredited)
- George J. Lewis Detective Castro (uncredited)
- Wheaton Chambers Jarvis the Butler (uncredited)
- Julian Rivero Mexican Doctor (uncredited)
- Bob O'Connor Detective Batalides (uncredited)
- Ruth Álvarez Cantina Singer (uncredited)
- Roque Ybarra Jr. Boy (uncredited)
- Greta Christensen Isabel (uncredited)
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- Juanita Alvarez Cantina Singer (uncredited)
- Lorraine Rivers Cantina Hostess (uncredited)
More from William Berke
More films directed by William Berke: The Lost Missile, The Mugger, Cop Hater and Valley of Head Hunters.
The Falcon in Mexico Plot Summary
What happens in The Falcon in Mexico from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tom Lawrence, Tom Conway, the resourceful Falcon, slips into a dimly lit gallery late at night to retrieve a painting for Dolores Ybarra, Cecilia Callejo. There he uncovers a startling truth: the model for the artist’s work is Dolores herself, but the painter, Humphrey Wade, has been dead for fifteen years. The moment is further unsettled by the murder of the gallery’s owner, and when alarm bells trigger a security response, Tom fights his way free with the painting. He turns up at the doorstep of Winthrop “Lucky Diamond” Hughes, Emory Parnell, a noted collector of Wade’s canvases, and realizes his trouble is just beginning.
Full summary
The whole story of The Falcon in Mexico, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Falcon in Mexico?
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 resourceful detective nicknamed the Falcon?
Cars in The Falcon in Mexico
7 cars on screen, including the 1929 Pierce-Arrow Model 125 and the 1939 Buick Limited.
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1929 Pierce-Arrow Model 125 Important role -
1939 Buick Limited Minor role -
1940 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Minor role -
1941 Ford Super De Luxe Station Wagon Minor role
The Falcon in Mexico Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “El Halcón en México” and “Falken i Mexico”.
- Also known as
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- El Halcón en México
- Falken i Mexico
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Falcon’s Adventure, The Falcon in San Francisco and The Falcon’s Alibi.
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The Falcon in Mexico FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Falcon in Mexico, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Falcon in Mexico?
The Falcon in Mexico runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was The Falcon in Mexico released?
The Falcon in Mexico was released on August 4, 1944.
Who directed The Falcon in Mexico?
The Falcon in Mexico was directed by William Berke.
More films by William Berke Who is in the cast of The Falcon in Mexico?
The Falcon in Mexico stars Tom Conway as Tom Lawrence, aka The Falcon, Cecilia Callejo as Dolores Ybarra and Bryant Washburn as Humphrey Wade, among 22 credited actors.
Does The Falcon in Mexico have a post-credit scene?
No. The Falcon in Mexico has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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