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Devil's Cargo

Devil's Cargo

Here's Danger... That Crackles with Gunfire. Here's Thrills... in a Stampede of New Adventures.

1948 1h 4mMystery

John Calvert takes over as the Falcon in this Poverty-Row continuation of the film series.

2.9/5

TMDB score· 11 votes

Synopsis

John Calvert takes over as the Falcon in this Poverty-Row continuation of the film series.

Behind it

John F. Link Sr.DirectorJason JamesStoryDon MartinWriterRobert TallmanStoryWalter StrengeCinematography

Cast

John CalvertJohn CalvertMichael 'The Falcon' Watling
Rochelle HudsonRochelle HudsonMargo Delgado
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsLt. Hardy
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotJohnny Morello
Theodore von EltzTheodore von EltzThomas Mallon
Michael MarkMichael MarkSalvation Army Captain
Tom KennedyTom KennedyNaga, Mug Who Tails Delgado
Paul MarionPaul MarionRamon Delgado
Paul ReganBernie Horton
Eula GuyEula GuyMrs. Murphy, landlady
Peter MichaelMr. Worthington

Director

John F. Link Sr.

Writers

Jason James, Don Martin, Robert Tallman

Release date

1 Apr 1948

Runtime

1h 4m

Studio

Falcon Pictures Corporation

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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The Falcon Series

The movie series from the 1940's featuring the detective The Falcon...

The Gay Falcon

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.

3.2

The Gay Falcon

1941

A Date with the Falcon

In the second film of the series (and not a second part of anything), Gay Lawrence, aka The Falcon, is about to depart the city to marry his fiancée, Helen Reed, when a mystery girl, Rita Mara, asks for his aid in disposing of a secret formula for making synthetic diamonds. He deliberately allows himself to be kidnapped by the gang for which Rita works. His aide, "Goldy" Locke, trails the kidnappers and brings the police. But the head of the gang escapes, and the Falcon continues the pursuit.

3.3

A Date with the Falcon

1942

The Falcon Takes Over

While an escaped convict, Moose Malloy, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, police inspector Michael O'Hara attempts to track him assuming him to be a prime suspect for a number of mishaps.

3.2

The Falcon Takes Over

1942

The Falcon's Brother

A gentlemanly detective known as The Falcon calls on his brother to help him stop the Nazis from assassinating a key diplomat.

3.2

The Falcon's Brother

1942

The Falcon Strikes Back

The Falcon is framed for the murder of a banker and the theft of war bonds. He makes his escape into the mountains where he hides out in a rustic lodge. From here he uncovers a phony war bond operation.

2.8

The Falcon Strikes Back

1943

The Falcon in Danger

Two industrialists disappear from an airplane while the plane is in the air. Also missing is $100,000. The Falcon investigates and discovers a plot against the government.

3.0

The Falcon in Danger

1943

The Falcon and the Co-Eds

The Falcon is called to a young woman's school to investigate a murder. When he arrives, another victim is discovered.

3.3

The Falcon and the Co-Eds

1943

The Falcon Out West

When a Texas playboy is murdered in a New York City nightclub the Falcon investigates. When he learns that the victim was slipped rattlesnake venom, the trail leads to Texas, his own kidnapping and near death.

2.7

The Falcon Out West

1944

The Falcon in Mexico

The Falcon travels to Mexico where he gets involved with murder and a mysterious painting.

2.8

The Falcon in Mexico

1944

The Falcon in Hollywood

Suave amateur detective Tom Lawrence--aka Michael Arlen's literary hero The Falcon--arrives in Hollywood for some rest and relaxation, only to find himself involved in the murder of a movie actor. There's no shortage of suspects: the costume designer to whom he was married, a tyrannical director, a beautiful young French starlet, a Shakespeare-quoting producer, even a New York gangster. Helping The Falcon solve the crime is a cute, wise-cracking cab driver and a pair of bumbling cops.

3.1

The Falcon in Hollywood

1944

The Falcon in San Francisco

While on vacation, the Falcon is arrested for kidnapping after striking up a friendship with a girl whose nurse has been recently murdered.

3.1

The Falcon in San Francisco

1945

The Falcon's Alibi

A society sleuth sets out on the trail of a society matron's lost jewels.

2.6

The Falcon's Alibi

1946

The Falcon's Adventure

A society sleuth rescues a kidnapped woman, then is framed for murder.

3.3

The Falcon's Adventure

1946

Devil's Cargo

John Calvert takes over as the Falcon in this Poverty-Row continuation of the film series.

2.9

Devil's Cargo

1948

Appointment with Murder

The second Falcon film to feature actor/magician John Calvert sees the Falcon dealing with art thieves.

2.9

Appointment with Murder

1948

Search for Danger

The murders of a suspected thief and a rival private eye draw the attention of The Falcon.

3.5

Search for Danger

1949

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