Search for Danger

Madman or murderer?

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Mystery

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

Released: Apr 15, 1949

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John Calvert

Michael 'The Falcon' Waring

Albert Dekker

Kirk

Myrna Dell

Wilma Rogers

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