The Lone Wolf's Daughter
(1939)
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The Lone Wolf's Daughter
(1939)
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Warren William | ... | |
| Ida Lupino | ... |
Val Carson
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| Rita Hayworth | ... |
Karen
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| Virginia Weidler | ... |
Patricia Lanyard
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| Ralph Morgan | ... |
Spiro Gregory
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Tom Dugan | ... |
Police Sgt. Devan
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| Don Beddoe | ... |
Police Inspector Thomas
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Leonard Carey | ... | |
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Ben Welden | ... |
Jenks - Henchman
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Brandon Tynan | ... |
Sen. Carson
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Helen Lynd | ... |
Marie Templeton
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A group of "spies" is after the plans for an anti-aircraft gun, and the leader uses the opportunity to embroil the Lone Wolf in the plot. Trying to settle an old score, this shady character implicates his old nemesis by forcing him to crack the safe where the plans are stored. Written by Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>
Don't let a couple of previous negative comments about this film put you off from watching it the next time it appears on TCM. If you like stylish and witty mystery-comedies from the old days, then THE LONE WOLF SPY HUNT is definitely for you. Warren William is impeccable as the urbane, laid-back Lone Wolf, and Ida Lupino is endearing as his protective and frustrated girlfriend. The exchanges between them are both amusing and warm, and add another flavoring to the Nick and Nora Charles School of Relationships. Rita Hayworth stands out in an atypical role as the baddie's chilly girlfriend, while Virginia Weidler lends the right amount of natural tom-boyish charm in her role as the Lone Wolf's daughter, Patricia. (The film was titled THE LONE WOLF'S DAUGHTER in the UK.) Production values for this type of B-film are top-notch. TCM's fresh looking print shows them off exquisitely. Cozy up to this one with some nice hot beverage and enjoy!