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davlghry	The Lone Wolf	Lead	[-]
Mar 7 07 4:00 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	TCM is running several of these tonight including THE LONE WOLF SPY HUNT which I've heard good things about. It never occurred to me before that Warren William was known as the Lone Wolf at the time he appeared in THE WOLF MAN.
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Lawrence Nepodahl	Re: The Lone Wolf	#1	[-]
Mar 8 07 12:28 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Yes, and a week (I think) after that: A couple of Crime Doctors. The first film and "The Crime Doctors Courage." A year or so back, I purchased from Ebay most of the Lone Wolf Films on DVD. They were...ahh, all-right, I guess. My favorite of the bunch was the one with Melvyn Douglas as The Lone Wolf: "The Lone Wolf Returns."
LesDaniels	Re: The Lone Wolf	#2	[-]
Mar 8 07 4:22 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I've watched two of the Lone Wolf movies on TCM so far, and find them pretty weak, despite my usual admiration for for the seedy sophistication of Warren William. However the upcoming Crime Doctor movies are pretty good, with some nifty horror overtones, once you get over the sanctimonious introduction to the series. And don't forget--next Tuesday Fox will release four of the cool Michael Shayne mysteries as a dvd set.
DrPaulArmstrong	Re: The Lone Wolf	#3	[-]
Mar 8 07 3:57 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Les, I find your taste in mysteries-with-horror-overtones (or MWHO as I like to call them) to be impeccable (that means it's like mine) with the Chan films, Shaynes and others, so...any recommendations on creepiest Crime Doctors?
LesDaniels	Re: The Crime Doctor	#4	[-]
Mar 9 07 12:12 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Glad to be of help, Dr. Paul, especially since it's all for science. CRIME DOCTOR'S STRANGEST CASE (43) The second film in the series features a creepy dream sequence, but they were just getting started. SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT (44) Nina Foch is haunted by visions of a ghost from the sea; George Zucco lurks. CRIME DOCTOR's COURAGE (1945) The Doc checks out a couple who work as a dance team but appear to be vampires. CRIME DOCTOR'S WARNING (1945) The murder of an artist's model is (as I recall) the work of a serial killer. Directed by William Castle. JUST BEFORE DAWN (1946) Martin Kosleck is a homicidal undertaker, quite disturbing as he closes in on a helpless victim. Also from Wm. Castle. The others of the ten films aren't bad but aren't really spooky, although Tim Lucas will probably chime in here to assert that the scariest thing in the whole series is Whit Bissell, warbling away as a dim-witted songwriter, in the series finale CRIME DOCTOR'S DIARY (1949). I'd say SHADOWS, COURAGE and DAWN are the best.
DrPaulArmstrong	Re: The Crime Doctor	#5	[-]
Mar 9 07 5:44 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thank you, Les. You have helped both science and me, and when you help me, you help science. I think. That's a terrific and handy Crime Doc guide, and since I haven't seen any, I'm really looking forward to them. Not long ago, I saw episodes of the LONE WOLF 50s TV series with Louis Hayward. Has to be one of the most dismal detective shows I've ever seen. Even the main title music was oddly morose and melancholy. Weird.
sirharryflashman	Re: The Lone Wolf	#6	[-]
Mar 11 07 1:47 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Finally got round to The Lone Wolf Strikes and The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady last night. I hadn't seen any entries in this series before and was happily surprised. Lightweight, but tightly presented, little mysteries carried off with a nice bit of flair. While Warren Williams doesn't have the mannered, suave charm of a George Sanders or Tom Conway, I found him far more compelling than say Chester Morris in the Boston Blackie series. Have to admit that I'm becoming an admirer of Williams' brand of "seedy sophistication", as Les aptly put it, which, to me, makes him come off a bit like a down market John Barrymore. I'm not at all sure what to make of Eric Blore as Lanyard's valet Jamison. His range of deeply idiosyncratic expressions and mannerisms certainly result in a large amount of scene stealing. Was pleased with the nice little turn from Montagu Love as Emil Gorlick in Strikes, but then again he's always a pleasure, so no surprise there. Not surprisingly, Victor Jory in Meets a Lady comes off as looking rather Shadow-like in his first few scenes lurking about in the dark after donning scarf and slouch hat. All in all, I quite enjoyed both films far more than I expected. Will probably catch The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance this afternoon. Unfortunately we didn't record The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt but will do so when it repeats on April 3rd. Will definitely check out The Crime Doctor next Saturday morning. Cheers, Charles Sherlock Holmes in Film, Books and Media
Bill Warren	Re: The Lone Wolf	#7	[-]
Mar 11 07 4:09 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* a bit like a down market John Barrymore. As I understand it, that's exactly what he was, complete with Barrymoresque profile. There evidently were several Barrymore knock-offs, so to speak, including John Emery. Forry took his hair style and, I think, mustache from Warren William, an actor whose name, for some arcane reason, has always fascinated me.
sirharryflashman	Re: The Lone Wolf	#8	[-]
Mar 11 07 6:34 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* Warren William, an actor whose name, for some arcane reason, has always fascinated me. Ha! Can't imagine why that might be Bill ;-) Which leads me to the realization that I've been referring to the man as Warren Williams, with an 's', which is clearly incorrect. Damn, but I hate it when I get sloppy like that...my apologies. Cheers, Charles Sherlock Holmes in Film, Books and Media
Lawrence Nepodahl	Re: The Lone Wolf	#9	[-]
Mar 12 07 12:27 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The thing I DO like about The Lone Wolf, as well as the John Howard, Bulldog Drummond series', are their men servants; Jamison and Tenny, respectively. I only wish that The Saint and The Falcon, had such sidekicks. I never much cared for Paul Guilfoyle (Pearly Gates), in some of The Saint movies, or Allen Jenkins, Don Barclay or Edward Brophy as Goldy (sometimes listed as Goldie), in the various Falcon films. The one exception was Cliff Edwards (the voice of Jiminy Cricket), as Goldy. But, the bottom line, is, I never much cared for the Lone Wolf scripts in general. I liked the script much better, in the their (William/Blore) solo radio venture on Suspense, entitled- "Murder Goes For A Swim" (July 20, 1943).
mmoaks	Re: The Lone Wolf	#10	[-]
Mar 13 07 4:56 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* Have to admit that I'm becoming an admirer of Williams' brand of "seedy sophistication", as Les aptly put it Charles, if you haven't already, make time to try and find EMPLOYEES' ENTRANCE, marvelous pre-code soap opera with Williams and Loretta Young. Williams plays an absolutely despicable cad, but he's so charming, you can't help rooting for him. Well worth seeking out. Mike O'Connor * * * * * The Cubs made me a criminal, sent me down a wayward path, they stole my youth from me -Steve Goodman
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sirharryflashman	Re: The Lone Wolf	#11	[-]
Mar 13 07 6:00 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* Charles, if you haven't already, make time to try and find EMPLOYEES' ENTRANCE I'll add it to my ever-growing list of things I need to see. Pre-code should make it interesting. Cheers, Charles Sherlock Holmes in Film, Books and Media
Bill Lydig	Re: The Lone Wolf	#12	[-]
Jul 15 07 6:09 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Fellow board member Mike S (pre-code) has been championing the Lone Wolf films both with TCM and Sony (for home video release). TCM is showing 10 Lone Wolf films in September/October with Warren William, Gerald Mohr, and Ron Randell alternating in the title role. There are two William and one Mohr not in the line-up so I'm not sure if they will show up in November or if Sony pulled another SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT and told TCM they couldn't find elements. Either way, it's great to see Warren William and Eric Blore get some exposure.
black hangman	Re: The Lone Wolf	#13	[-]
Jul 16 07 11:54 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Nice to hear. My guess is LONE WOLF IN MEXICO (with Mohr) will not be among those shown.
otrfan	Re: The Lone Wolf	#14	[-]
Jul 18 07 11:51 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	For now, this is the planned schedule... 09/29 Lone Wolf Spy Hunt, The (1939) Lone Wolf Meets a Lady, The (1940) 10/6 Lone Wolf Strikes, The (1940) Lone Wolf Keeps a Date, The (1940) 10/13 Lone Wolf Takes a Chance, The (1941) Counter-Espionage (1942) 10/20 Passport to Suez (1943) Notorious Lone Wolf, The (1946) 10/27 Lone Wolf in London, The (1947) Lone Wolf and His Lady, The (1949)
Bill Lydig		#15	[-]
Apr 22 08 10:40 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Any word if Precode (Mike S) was successful in championing a release of these films (or any other Columbia mystery series) from Sony? With Warner cutting back on classic releases this year it would seem to be a good opportunity for other studios to step in and offer product that would be popular among genre fans.
Precode		#16	[-]
Apr 24 08 2:47 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Bill Lydig wrote: Any word if Precode (Mike S) was successful in championing a release of these films (or any other Columbia mystery series) from Sony? With Warner cutting back on classic releases this year it would seem to be a good opportunity for other studios to step in and offer product that would be popular among genre fans. I'm pushing for a release of the Warren William Lone Wolfs, on the theory that William is a big star to classic film buffs. They're considering it. If it does happen, any further mystery releases would obviously depend on how well it sells. Mike S.
otrfan	The Lone Wolf	#17	[-]
Nov 14 11 5:22 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	TCM is scheduled to start showing films from THE LONE WOLF series. Saturday mornings 10:30am Eastern 07:30am Pacific 11/19/11 Lone Wolf Spy Hunt, The (1939) 11/26/11 Lone Wolf Meets a Lady, The (1940) 12/03/11 Lone Wolf Strikes, The (1940) 12/10/11 Lone Wolf Keeps a Date, The (1940) 12/17/11 Lone Wolf Takes a Chance, The (1941) 01/07/12 Counter-Espionage (1942) 01/14/12 Passport to Suez (1943) 01/21/12 Notorious Lone Wolf, The (1946) 01/28/12 Lone Wolf in London, The (1947)
bela lugosi		#18	[-]
Dec 10 11 5:51 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Have been enjoying these immensely. Warren William is superb in the role. Total tongue-in-cheek.
luisj40		#19	[-]
Feb 2 12 1:35 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Precode wrote: Bill Lydig wrote: Any word if Precode (Mike S) was successful in championing a release of these films (or any other Columbia mystery series) from Sony? With Warner cutting back on classic releases this year it would seem to be a good opportunity for other studios to step in and offer product that would be popular among genre fans. I'm pushing for a release of the Warren William Lone Wolfs, on the theory that William is a big star to classic film buffs. They're considering it. If it does happen, any further mystery releases would obviously depend on how well it sells. Mike S. Well almost four years later and nothing so I guess it doesn't look good for the Lone Wolf, Crime Doctor and other mystery films owned by Sony unless they get out via MOD DVD-Rs if that happens I hope they are in a set because individually they would probably not sell much. Luis
bela lugosi		#20	[-]
Feb 2 12 7:27 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Luis, I'm with you and still hopeful that these series films will end up in a box set, probably DVD-R, but that's ok, just to have them would be great. I'm not sure it might not still happen, particularly via the Warners Archives. I'm hoping!
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