A Date with the Falcon
1942, English. Directed by Irving Reis.
Second of new screen series with the star who played The Saint.
The Falcon is about to depart the city to marry his fiancée, Helen Reed, when the mysterious Rita Mara asks for his aid in disposing of a secret formula for making synthetic diamonds. He deliberately allows himself to be kidnapped by the gang for which Rita works. His aide, 'Goldy' Locke, trails the kidnappers and brings the police. But the head of the gang escapes, and the Falcon continues the pursuit.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Falcon Series: watch order
Cast & crew
- Irving ReisDirector
- George SandersGay Lawrence / The Falcon
- Wendy BarrieHelen Reed
- James GleasonInspector Michael 'Mike' O'Hara
- Allen JenkinsJonathan 'Goldy' Locke
- Mona MarisRita Mara
- Fred AldrichSpectator at Airport (uncredited)
- Bobby BarberSpectator (uncredited)
- Roxanne BarkleyJill (uncredited)
- Eddie BordenSecond Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Jack CarrFirst Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Eddie ArdenBellhop (uncredited)
- Anthony BlairPoliceman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 16 January 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Fenton, Lynn Root
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The Falcon Takes Over
1942 · 6.3/10
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The Falcon Strikes Back
1943 · 5.6/10
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The Falcon in Danger
1943 · 6.1/10
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The Falcon and the Co-Eds
1943 · 6.7/10
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1944 · 5.4/10
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A Date with the Falcon: quick answers
What should I watch before A Date with the Falcon?
Watch The Gay Falcon (1941) first.
What comes after A Date with the Falcon?
Next in the series: The Falcon Takes Over (1942), The Falcon's Brother (1942), and The Falcon Strikes Back (1943).
Is A Date with the Falcon worth watching?
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How long is A Date with the Falcon?
A Date with the Falcon runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does A Date with the Falcon have a post-credits scene?
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A Date with the Falcon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Date with the Falcon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Date with the Falcon on?
A Date with the Falcon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 January 1942. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Date with the Falcon?
If you liked A Date with the Falcon, try Shadow of the Thin Man, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, Song of the Thin Man.
Who directed A Date with the Falcon?
A Date with the Falcon (1942) was directed by Irving Reis and stars George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, James Gleason.