"The Lone Wolf Returns" is one of many Lone Wolf movies made during the 1920s-40s. The most successful string of Lone Wolf films starred Warren William but before and after he made these films, quite a few other actors tried their hands at the role. In "The Lone Wolf Returns", Melvyn Douglas played Michael Lanyard, or 'The Lone Wolf'....a charming crook who claims to have decided to go straight.
The film begins with Lanyard...not yet gone straight. He plans on stealing a valuable emerald pendant...but in the process he finds himself falling in love with the woman who owns the jewel. So, when a different thief lifts the emerald, Lanyard goes to work trying to expose the thieves...all during which, most of the cops seem to think he is the actual thief.
The best reason to watch this is because of Melvyn Douglas, a highly underrated actor. He brings a high level of class and fun to the role. While far from a must-see picture, for a routine B-programmer, it's awfully good.
The film begins with Lanyard...not yet gone straight. He plans on stealing a valuable emerald pendant...but in the process he finds himself falling in love with the woman who owns the jewel. So, when a different thief lifts the emerald, Lanyard goes to work trying to expose the thieves...all during which, most of the cops seem to think he is the actual thief.
The best reason to watch this is because of Melvyn Douglas, a highly underrated actor. He brings a high level of class and fun to the role. While far from a must-see picture, for a routine B-programmer, it's awfully good.