In this 1942 thriller, George Sanders stars as Gay Lawrence, a sophisticated and suave gentleman detective known to his fans as "The Falcon." When Moose Malloy, an escaped convict, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, who's now living a life of luxury under the guise of cafe society fixture Diana Kenyon, The Falcon must track him down amidst a web of blackmailing racketeers and corrupt businessmen. As the unlikely duo navigates a complex trail of clues and deceit, The Falcon finds himself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Velma's would-be killers, leading to a thrilling conclusion that will keep you on the edge of your seat.