The Saint In Palm Springs (1941): Cast & Plot
The Saint In Palm Springs is a 1941 crime mystery film directed by Jack Hively, starring George Sanders as Simon Templar, Wendy Barrie and Paul Guilfoyle. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Jack Hively
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Saint In Palm Springs About?
The premise of The Saint In Palm Springs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
George Sanders makes his final appearance as crook‑turned‑detective Simon Templar, “The Saint,” who is called to a Palm Springs resort to protect heir Wendy Barrie and a cache of rare English stamps. A gang of thieves murders and attempts a kidnapping, but the Saint, aided by former associate Pearly Gates (Paul Guilfoyle), foils them. The film is the sixth entry in RKO’s Saint series based on Leslie Charteris.
The Saint In Palm Springs Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- the saint
- ex convict
- woman wears a one piece swimsuit
- pen
- photograph
- knocked unconscious
- pillbox
- police officer
- riding a bicycle
- tying someone's necktie
- new york city
- the saint character
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- simon templar character
- tying a necktie
- friend
- california
- united states of america
- new york
- new york state
- red herring
- house detective
- rare stamp
- foreign agent
- pickpocket
- resort
- hotel
- slapped in the face
- drugged
- stabbed in the back
- riding at a gallop
- mispronounced word
- hit on the head
- scotch and water
- pinkie ring
- passenger train
- shot in the back
- climbing out a window
- whistling
- escape from police
- handcuffed together
- ocean liner
- rare postage stamp
- ticker tape
- false accusation
- philatelist
- police inspector
- whodunit
- telegram
- pullman porter
- desk clerk
The Saint In Palm Springs Cast & Characters
George Sanders leads the cast as Simon Templar, with Wendy Barrie as Elna Johnson and Paul Guilfoyle as Clarence 'Pearly' Gates. Directed by Jack Hively; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Hively
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George Sanders as Simon Templar - Wendy Barrie as Elna Johnson
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Paul Guilfoyle as Clarence 'Pearly' Gates - Jonathan Hale as Inspector Henry Fernack
Also Starring in The Saint In Palm Springs
· 4 more- Linda Hayes Margaret Forbes
- Eddie Dunn Det. Barker
- Harry Shannon Chief R.L. Graves
- Ferris Taylor Mr. Smth
More from Jack Hively
More films directed by Jack Hively: Lassie: Well of Love, Are You With It?, Appointment in Tokyo and Street of Chance.
The Saint In Palm Springs Plot Summary
What happens in The Saint In Palm Springs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Simon Templar George Sanders is asked by his friend, Inspector Fernack Jonathan Hale to protect Peter Johnson, a man carrying three stamps worth $200,000 from New York City to his niece Elna Johnson Wendy Barrie, a tennis pro for a hotel in Palm Springs, California. Templar interrupts an attempted robbery on the way, but is too late to save Johnson. He strikes the unseen assailant in the face with his ring, which bears his distinctive Saint sign.
Full summary
The whole story of The Saint In Palm Springs, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Saint In Palm Springs?
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 the legendary thief Simon Templar?
Cars in The Saint In Palm Springs
5 cars on screen, including the 1939 Buick and the 1939 Buick Special.
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1939 Buick Important role -
1939 Buick Special Minor role -
1940 Buick Super Estate Wagon Minor role -
1936 Ford V8 Standard Minor role
The Saint In Palm Springs Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “El Santo en Palm Springs” and “Le Saint à Palm Springs”.
- Also known as
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- El Santo en Palm Springs
- Le Saint à Palm Springs
- Helgonet gör razzia
- Święty w Palm Springs
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Movies Like The Saint In Palm Springs
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Saint Takes Over, The Saint in London and The Saint Strikes Back.
The Saint In Palm Springs FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Saint In Palm Springs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Saint In Palm Springs?
The Saint In Palm Springs runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was The Saint In Palm Springs released?
The Saint In Palm Springs was released on January 24, 1941.
Who directed The Saint In Palm Springs?
The Saint In Palm Springs was directed by Jack Hively.
More films by Jack Hively Who is in the cast of The Saint In Palm Springs?
The Saint In Palm Springs stars George Sanders as Simon Templar, Wendy Barrie as Elna Johnson and Paul Guilfoyle as Clarence 'Pearly' Gates, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Saint In Palm Springs have a post-credit scene?
No. The Saint In Palm Springs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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