The Saint in London (1939): Cast & Plot
The Saint in London is a 1939 mystery drama directed by John Paddy Carstairs, starring George Sanders as Simon Templar, David Burns and Sally Gray. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Saint in London About?
The premise of The Saint in London without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Simon Templar, the suave soldier‑of‑fortune, returns to London and becomes tangled with a gang of counterfeiters who have murdered an European count and stolen £1 million. Scotland Yard Inspector Teal suspects Templar of the heist, while Templar reluctantly teams with the light‑fingered Dugan and the flighty socialite Penny Parker. Together they pursue the crime as romance and danger flare.
The Saint in London Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shot in the back
- man hits a woman
- man punches a woman
- man wears a tuxedo
- ex convict
- counterfeiting
- bumming a cigarette
- safecracking
- england
- united kingdom
- counterfeiting ring
- currency
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- printing
- count
- hostage
- gang
- pickpocket
- inspector
- pistol whipped
- lighting pipe
- prison cook
- evading a question
- playing solitaire
- running away
- tripping
- message on a business card
- secret identity
- cross shaped scar
- ballroom dancing
- playing bridge
- turning the tables
- filet mignon
- tailing a suspect
- business card
- criminal conspiracy
- police detective
- malapropism
- scotsman
- calling card
- embassy
- police inspector
- pocket watch
- whistling
- london bobby
- pipe smoking
- wall safe
- tobacco shop
- espionage
- scotland yard inspector
- detective
The Saint in London Cast & Characters
George Sanders leads the cast as Simon Templar, with David Burns as Dugan and Sally Gray as Penny Parker. Directed by John Paddy Carstairs; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Paddy Carstairs
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George Sanders as Simon Templar - David Burns as Dugan
- Sally Gray as Penny Parker
- Ballard Berkeley as Richard Blake
Also Starring in The Saint in London
· 12 more- Henry Oscar Bruno Lang
- John Abbott Count Stephen Duni
- Gordon McLeod Inspector Claud Teal
- Ralph Truman Kussella
- Carl Jaffe Stengler
- Ben Williams Detective Wilkins
- Charles Carson John Morgan
- Athene Seyler Mother Buckley
- Charles Paton Tobacco Shop Proprietor
- Hugh McDermott Tim
- Charles Oliver Dr. Jim
- Norah Howard Edith Morgan
More from John Paddy Carstairs
More films directed by John Paddy Carstairs: The Devil’s Agent, A Weekend with Lulu, Tommy the Toreador and The Square Peg.
The Saint in London Plot Summary
What happens in The Saint in London from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Simon Templar, also known as “the Saint,” begins his latest adventure by meeting and hiring a reformed pickpocket and ex-convict named Dugan, who becomes his ally in the pursuit of justice. His mission is set into motion when Sir Richard Blake from British Intelligence approaches him with a critical assignment: to investigate Bruno Lang, a person suspected of being involved in espionage activities. Templar’s investigation takes him to Lang’s home, where he encounters a captivating and daring young woman named Penny Parker, who has been fascinated by his reputation and exploits. She becomes an unexpected accomplice, helping him steal vital evidence from Lang’s safe and providing assistance in his escape from peril.
Full summary
The whole story of The Saint in London, scene by scene
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The Saint in London FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Saint in London, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Saint in London?
The Saint in London runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was The Saint in London released?
The Saint in London was released on June 30, 1939.
Who directed The Saint in London?
The Saint in London was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
More films by John Paddy Carstairs Who is in the cast of The Saint in London?
The Saint in London stars George Sanders as Simon Templar, David Burns as Dugan and Sally Gray as Penny Parker, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Saint in London have a post-credit scene?
No. The Saint in London has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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