The Gay Falcon (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1941, The Gay Falcon is a comedy, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Irving Reis, running about 67 minutes. “CRIMINALS BEWARE! Here comes fiction's man of mystery!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having forsaken the detective business for the safer confines of personal insurance, Gay Laurence is compelled to return to his sleuthing ways. Along with sidekick Jonathan "Goldie" Locke, he agrees to look into a series of home party robberies that have victimized socialite Maxine Wood. The duo gets more than they bargained for when a murder is committed at Wood's home, but Lawrence still finds time to romance the damsel.
Who’s in it. The Gay Falcon stars George Sanders as Gay Laurence / The Falcon, Wendy Barrie as Helen Reed, Allen Jenkins as Jonathan G. 'Goldie' Locke and Nina Vale as Elinor Benford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Gay Falcon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gay Falcon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gay Falcon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gay Falcon (1941)?
- In US, The Gay Falcon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gay Falcon worth watching?
- The Gay Falcon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gay Falcon?
- The Gay Falcon stars George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Allen Jenkins, Nina Vale and Gladys Cooper.