The Falcon Mystery Movie Collection: Volume 1 (DVD)

Wit, charm and the thrill of the chase make the Falcon films so much fun to watch.

In 1941, George Sanders emerged as a suave English gentleman-detective, known as The Falcon. It was Wendy Barrie's hard boiled charm that helped set up the targets for Sander's biting wit and made two legs of the romantic triangles that evolved in his cases that made the Falcon movies such a draw. In episode #4, The Falcon's Brother, Sanders was replaced by his real life brother, Tom Conway. Conway, who seemed more at ease in the role, made the Falcon more dashing and urbane, a private eye with some private thoughts of his own about the various females he encounters. Both brothers enjoyed the pursuit and went after the women like crazy, making the Falcon fun, breezy and light entertainment around the dark crimes they set out to solve.
Filmed in the 40s, these films were B-studio made movies w limited budgets. There is some frame wobble and jumpy scratches between scenes, but nothing to take away from the overall pleasure of watching the Sanders brothers at work as the Falcon. This collection is the first 7 of the 13 Falcon movies made by RKO between 1941 to 1946.
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THE FALCON GETS IT DONE

THE FALCON was an entertaining B movie series designed to fill the second half of double bills in movie houses during the 1940s. George Sanders starred in the first three entries,handing over the reins over to his real life brother Tom Conway, who appeared in the succeeding ten episodes. The adventures of the suave, womanizing sleuth are entertaining, especially those that featured James Gleason and Allen Jenkins. Of particular interest is THE FALCON IN HOLLYWOOD, which takes us inside the hallowed walls of a major motion picture studio.
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Too much lame comedy, but when serious good camp-fun!

The early Falcons tried to have too much lame comedy; but when serious it is great camp fun. Also get to see all the old houses, cars, furniture, etc. of the time!

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A very good mystery series with George Sanders (the original Saint!) and Tom Conway. I recommend it!

George Sanders in another murder mystery series. Fine acting and fine plots...both Sanders and Tom Conway. I recommend it to mystery lovers!

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They just do not make them like this anymore. Older is really better.

They do not make them like this anymore. And more's the pity. Decent stories with decent acting. Good versus evil and good wins. The Falcon went through many manifestations and these movies show the character off well.Read full review

A Good Old Mystery Series

I really enjoyed this series. I have always enjoyed these types of film. I especially like the comic relief offered. The productions are fine. These were the "B" movies we went to see on a double feature.Read full review

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George Sanders

Always the irascible rogue, it's fun to watch Sanders at his best. He later gave the role to his brother, tom Conway, whom he had not spoken to for over 20 years.

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Great Fun

Lots of fun. My husband and I watched 2 of the films together. It’s great to have these films on hand (they run 63 to 69 minutes each) when there’s nothing good to watch on TV.

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FALCON VOLUME 1

If you like a 1940's mystery/comedy the Falcon is very entertaining. Lots of colorful and funny characters.

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In great shape and can't wait to watch i...

In great shape and can't wait to watch it. Thank you.

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