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A gentleman thief in Havana: solving crimes, seducing danger, and looking devastating while doing it.
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IMDb
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The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date (1940)

sophisticated scoundreltropical noirwinking mischief

Overview

ComedyMysteryCrime

Complicated plot involving missing stamp collection and kidnapped businessman, with the Lone Wolf keeping one step ahead of the police in Havana trying to solve the crime and make a profit.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Warren William's oily charm makes crime look aspirational.

Production

Havana backlots surprisingly lush for Poverty Row.

Costume

White dinner jackets and espionage never looked better.

Best for:Solo: Perfect rainy afternoon escapism with a cocktail.·Background: Charming enough to glance up from your phone.·Rewatch: Catches more of Warren William's eyebrow acting.
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Director

Sidney Salkow

ReleasedNov 2, 1940
Runtime1h 5m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Columbia Pictures

Top Cast

Warren William

Warren William

Michael Lanyard

Frances Robinson

Frances Robinson

Patricia Lawrence

Bruce Bennett

Bruce Bennett

Scotty

Eric Blore

Eric Blore

Jamison

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Inspector Crane

Jed Prouty

Jed Prouty

Captain Moon

Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Dickens

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Big Joe Brady

Lester Matthews

Lester Matthews

Mr. Lee

Edward Gargan

Edward Gargan

Chimp

Eddie Laughton

Eddie Laughton

Measles

Mary Servoss

Mary Servoss

Mrs. Colby

Francis McDonald

Francis McDonald

Santos the Portuguese

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Warren William played the Lone Wolf in nine films total, making him the definitive iteration despite the character originating in novels.

Cultural

The Havana setting plays to 1940 American exoticism—Cuba as playground for wealthy criminals before politics complicated the fantasy.

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The False Faces

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The Lone Wolf Returns

1926

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1927

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1930

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1935

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1938

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1939

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1940

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1947

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1947

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