The Gay Falcon (1941): Cast & Plot
The Gay Falcon is a 1941 mystery film directed by Irving Reis, starring George Sanders as Gay Laurence / The Falcon, Gladys Cooper and Nina Vale. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Irving Reis
- Genre
- Mystery
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gay Falcon About?
The premise of The Gay Falcon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Having left the detective business for a quieter career in personal insurance, Gay Laurence is drawn back into sleuthing when he and his eager partner Jonathan “Goldie” Locke are hired to investigate a string of home‑party robberies targeting socialite Maxine Wood. Their probe turns deadly when a murder occurs at Wood’s mansion, yet Laurence still finds time to pursue a romance with the distressed hostess.
The Gay Falcon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- the falcon character
- new york city
- detective
- held at gunpoint
- stalker
- cigar smoking
- falcon series
- damsel in distress
- deception
- desperation
- anxiety
- vindication
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- feigning fainting
- wolf whistle
- climbing in a window
- winking
- pipe smoking
- death threat
- sleeping at work
- gunman shot
- bound and gagged
- shooting a lock
- bodyguard
- boutonniere
- tuxedo
- marriage proposal
- drinking on the job
- big band
- adventurer
- police sketch artist
- white scarf
- spinach
- carnation
- shot in the back
- love triangle
- philanderer
- asian servant
- paper airplane
- whodunnit mystery
- hidden door
- kidnapping
- pretending to be brother and sister
- prowler
- husband wife team
- woman lights a man's cigarette
- hypodermic needle
- telephone cord
- crossing fingers
- searching a room
- signed photograph
The Gay Falcon Cast & Characters
George Sanders leads the cast as Gay Laurence / The Falcon, with Gladys Cooper as Maxine Wood and Nina Vale as Elinor Benford. Directed by Irving Reis; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Irving Reis
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George Sanders as Gay Laurence / The Falcon -
Gladys Cooper as Maxine Wood - Nina Vale as Elinor Benford
- Allen Jenkins as Jonathan G. 'Goldie' Locke
Also Starring in The Gay Falcon
· 22 more- Wendy Barrie Helen Reed
- Lucile Gleason Mrs. Vera Gardner
- Turhan Bey Manuel Retana
- Edward Brophy Detective Bates
- Eddie Dunn Detective Grimes
- Arthur Shields Inspector Mike Waldeck
- Damian O'Flynn Noel Weber
- Willie Fung Jerry
- Hans Conried Herman, Police Sketch Artist (uncredited)
- Frank O'Connor Policeman in Street (uncredited)
- Jimmy Conlin Bartender (uncredited)
- Bobby Barber Angelo (uncredited)
- Lew Kelly Elmer, Jailer (uncredited)
- Walter Soderling Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
- Joey Ray Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
- James Blaine Police Officer in Hallway (uncredited)
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- Polly Bailey Landlady in Hallway (uncredited)
- Sheldon Jett Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
- Virginia Vale Hysterical Woman (uncredited)
- Lee Bonnell Hysterical Woman's Brother (uncredited)
- Paul Norby Cigar Clerk (uncredited)
- Mickey Phillips Newsboy (uncredited)
The Gay Falcon Plot Summary
What happens in The Gay Falcon 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
Gay Laurence, George Sanders, a ladies’ man and amateur crime solver known as the Gay Falcon, reluctantly agrees to give up both habits to mollify his fiancée, Elinor Benford Nina Vale. He and his uncouth sidekick, Jonathan G. ‘Goldie’ Locke Allen Jenkins, become reluctant stockbrokers. When Elinor asks him to attend a party hosted by Maxine Wood Gladys Cooper to mingle with potential clients, he refuses.
Full summary
The whole story of The Gay Falcon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Gay Falcon?
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 protagonist who is dubbed the "Gay Falcon"?
Cars in The Gay Falcon
4 cars on screen, including the 1939 Buick Limited and the 1941 Buick Roadmaster.
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1939 Buick Limited Important role -
1941 Buick Roadmaster Important role -
1937 Ford V8 De Luxe Minor role -
unknown Background role
The Gay Falcon Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “El intrépido Halcón” and “O Falcão Alegre”.
- Also known as
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- El intrépido Halcón
- O Falcão Alegre
- Falken - mannen utan nerver
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Movies Like The Gay Falcon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Date with the Falcon, The Falcon Takes Over and The Falcon in San Francisco.
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A Date with the Falcon 1942 -
The Falcon Takes Over 1942 -
The Falcon in San Francisco 1945 -
The Falcon’s Brother 1942 -
The Falcon’s Adventure 1946 -
The Falcon’s Alibi 1946 -
The Falcon in Danger 1943 -
The Falcon in Hollywood 1944 -
The Falcon Strikes Back 1943 -
The Maltese Falcon 1931 -
The Falcon and the Co-Eds 1943 -
The Maltese Falcon 1941
The Gay Falcon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gay Falcon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gay Falcon?
The Gay Falcon runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was The Gay Falcon released?
The Gay Falcon was released on October 24, 1941.
Who directed The Gay Falcon?
The Gay Falcon was directed by Irving Reis.
More films by Irving Reis Who is in the cast of The Gay Falcon?
The Gay Falcon stars George Sanders as Gay Laurence / The Falcon, Gladys Cooper as Maxine Wood and Nina Vale as Elinor Benford, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Gay Falcon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gay Falcon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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