Appointment with Murder

The Hottest Date Mr. Suspense Ever Had... with Miss Mystery

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Mystery

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

Released: Nov 24, 1948

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John Calvert

Michael Watling, the Falcon

Catherine Craig

Lorraine W. Brinckley

Jack Reitzen

Norton Benedict

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