Appointment with Murder (1948)
Overview
The second Falcon film to feature actor/magician John Calvert sees the Falcon dealing with art thieves.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.897 |
Directed By
Jack Bernhard
Crew
Walter Strenge
Michael Arlen
Jack Bernhard
Asa Boyd Clark
Karl Hajos
Don Martin
Jack Bernhard
Joel Malone
George Moskov
Ted Larsen
Earl Wooden
Ferrol Redd
Emanuel Barton
Harold Swanton
Wilbur Bradley
TOP CAST
John Calvert
Michael Watling, the Falcon
Catherine Craig
Lorraine W. Brinckley
Jack Reitzen
Norton Benedict
Lyle Talbot
Fred Muller
Peter Brocco
Giuseppe Donatti
Ben Welden
Martin Minecci
Robert Conte
Count Dano
Jay Griffith
Detective
Michael Mark
2nd Baggage Clerk
Carlo Schipa
Mario Farello (as Carlos Schipa)
Anna Demetrio
Senora Rosa - Italian Woman (as Ann Demetrio)
Carole Donne
Miss Connors
Barbara Freking
Barbara O'Brien - The Model
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