Appointment with Murder

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

Cast

John Calvert

as Michael Watling, the Falcon

Catherine Craig

as Lorraine W. Brinckley

Jack Reitzen

as Norton Benedict

Lyle Talbot

as Fred Muller

Peter Brocco

as Giuseppe Donatti

Ben Welden

as Martin Minecci

Robert Conte

as Count Dano

Jay Griffith

as Detective

Michael Mark

as 2nd Baggage Clerk

Carlo Schipa

as Mario Farello (as Carlos Schipa)

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