The Lone Wolf in London (1947): Cast & Plot
The Lone Wolf in London is a 1947 mystery film directed by Leslie Goodwins, starring Gerald Mohr as Michael Lanyard, Denis Greene and Eric Blore. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Genre
- Mystery
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lone Wolf in London About?
The premise of The Lone Wolf in London without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Michael Lanyard (Gerald Mohr), the suave Lone Wolf, finds himself accused of pilfering two priceless diamonds that were being guarded in a Scotland Yard vault, though the authorities lack proof. A nobleman then enlists him to raise cash to satisfy a blackmailer, and Lanyard soon discovers that the true thief is a celebrated stage star, all while his effortless charm with women adds a playful twist to the investigation.
The Lone Wolf in London Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- dumb cop
- lie
- b movie
- lone wolf series
- blackmail
- police investigation
- frame up
- false accusation
- fistfight
- impersonation
The Lone Wolf in London Cast & Characters
Gerald Mohr leads the cast as Michael Lanyard, with Denis Greene as Detective Inspector Garvey and Eric Blore as Claudius Augustus Lucius Jamison. Directed by Leslie Goodwins; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie Goodwins
- Gerald Mohr as Michael Lanyard
- Denis Greene as Detective Inspector Garvey
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Eric Blore as Claudius Augustus Lucius Jamison - Nancy Saunders as Ann Klemscott
Also Starring in The Lone Wolf in London
· 5 more- Queenie Leonard Lily, Kelmscott's Maid
- Evelyn Ankers Iris Chatham
- Alan Napier Monty Beresford
- Richard Fraser David Woolerton
- Heather Wilde
More from Leslie Goodwins
More films directed by Leslie Goodwins: Tammy and the Millionaire, Vacation in Reno, What a Blonde and The Mummy’s Curse.
The Lone Wolf in London Plot Summary
What happens in The Lone Wolf in London from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1947, Inspector Garvey Denis Greene of Scotland Yard suspects Michael Lanyard Gerald Mohr, the reformed jewel thief known as the Lone Wolf, of orchestrating the theft of the priceless diamonds called the Eyes of the Nile. Lanyard denies involvement, claiming he is in London with his butler Claudius Jamison Eric Blore to write a book on the jewels and that he was in New York when they were stolen.
Lanyard and Jamison are short of funds and when Ann Kelmscott Nancy Saunders, the daughter of wealthy gem collector Sir John Kelmscott, invites them to the family estate, they agree.
Sir John confides that he is in desperate need of money and asks Lanyard to arrange a confidential loan with part of his jewel collection as collateral.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lone Wolf in London, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Lone Wolf in London?
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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Which actor portrays Michael Lanyard, the Lone Wolf, in the film?
The Lone Wolf in London Also Known As
Also known as “O Lobo Solitário em Londres”.
- Also known as
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- O Lobo Solitário em Londres
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The Lone Wolf in London FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Lone Wolf in London, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lone Wolf in London?
The Lone Wolf in London runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The Lone Wolf in London released?
The Lone Wolf in London was released on November 13, 1947.
Who directed The Lone Wolf in London?
The Lone Wolf in London was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
More films by Leslie Goodwins Who is in the cast of The Lone Wolf in London?
The Lone Wolf in London stars Gerald Mohr as Michael Lanyard, Denis Greene as Detective Inspector Garvey and Eric Blore as Claudius Augustus Lucius Jamison, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Lone Wolf in London have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lone Wolf in London has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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