The Notorious Lone Wolf 1946

Return to New York to search for Carla Winter

Lanyard returns to New York from England to search for his lover Carla Winter. Along the way, Inspector Crane tips him off about the Shalimar diamond theft, a co-owned jewel linked to the Prince of Rapur and Lal Bara. The tip foreshadows a crime ring centered on Stonely, the owner of a bar.

Shalimar theft uncovered; Stonely identified

Inspector Crane reveals that the Shalimar theft has occurred and is connected to the jewel's noble owners. It is revealed that the thief is Stonely, the proprietor of a bar. The revelation ties high-stakes jewelry crime to the city’s underground scene.

Rita Winter seeks Lanyard's help

Rita Winter pleads for Lanyard's help with her husband Dick Hale, who is cheating and involved with Lilli, a performer at Stonely's bar. Rita fears the affair could ruin her sister Carla Winter and asks Lanyard to intervene. Lanyard agrees to look into the matter.

Trip to Stonely's Bar and Lilli's murder

Lanyard and Hale go to Stonely's bar to investigate the affair and clear Hale's name. Inside the bar they discover Lilli murdered. Lanyard is immediately suspected by the police as the killer and must flee to prove his innocence.

Lanyard becomes a prime suspect and escapes

The police pin the murder on Lanyard, forcing him to escape as he begins his own investigation into the mastermind behind the theft. He moves through New York's streets, determined to uncover the truth. His flight sets the stage for a confrontation with the real criminals.

Disguise as Rapurian prince; meeting with Wainwright

Disguised as the Rapurian prince, Lanyard meets jeweller Adam Wainwright, who promises to retrieve the Shalimar in exchange for a reward. The duo forms a wary alliance as Lanyard plays the suspect while Wainwright claims inside information. The meeting marks a turning point toward recovering the jewel.

Wainwright reports finding the looted Shalimar

Wainwright informs Lanyard that he has located the looted Shalimar and plans to return it for the promised payment. Lanyard prepares to act on the information and retrieve the jewel. The exchange raises the stakes as trust becomes a bargaining chip.

Stonely swipes the looted jewel during the shop encounter

At the moment of the exchange, Stonely bursts in and swipes the looted Shalimar from the scene. The theft disrupts Lanyard's plans and deepens the mystery of who truly controls the jewel. The jewel's whereabouts become even more uncertain.

Police alerted; Stonely and Wainwright captured

Lanyard immediately alerts the police and a manhunt ensues. Stonely and Wainwright are quickly captured, bringing the looting caper to a halt. The case moves toward formal charges as the truth begins to surface.

Wainwright convicted of murdering Lilli; Stonely arrested

Wainwright is found guilty of murdering Lilli, finalizing his role in the barroom crime. Stonely is also taken into custody as part of the crackdown. The judicial outcome brings a measure of justice to the tangled case.

Lanyard returns to Winter

Lanyard returns home to Carla Winter after the case is resolved. The reunion signals a difficult but hopeful peace as their relationship is tested and sustained by the ordeal. The duo begins to resume a normal life together.