Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The Lone Wolf Strikes (1940)

This is an entry in the Lone Wolf detective series, this one starring Warren William in the title role. A wealthy widower is the object of a scam to steal the jewels he has promised to his daughter (Joan Perry). His lawyer persuades William to get them back. There follows a battle of wits between William and the gang of thieves, with Perry "helping" all the way. Unknown to her, her boyfriend is the inside man for the thieves in the caper.

As in many of the Lone Wolf movies, the inimitable Eric Blore holds forth as Jamison, the butler. Just by himself he makes the movie worth watching. If you are not familiar with this great old series of films, you are missing a real treat.

Warren William with Joan Perry


Blore

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