He played a double role in the saints double trouble 1940, then went to universal for green hell 1940 and the. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Inspector fernack is framed by a cartel of five gangsters and simon does his. Disc 1 the saint strikes back the saint in london disc 2 the saint s double trouble the saint takes over the saint in palm springs. The saints double trouble is a 1940 actionadventure film produced by rko pictures. The saint s double trouble 1940, despite some erroneous references to the contrary, was not based on a charteris book, although some sources claim the author contributed to developing the basic story. Crime, drama, filmnoir, mystery, mickey rooney, peter lorre. Debonair thiefturneddetective simon templar circles the globe to solve cases with charm and cunning in a series of fastpaced films full of clever banter and cleverer twists. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
Crime boss duke bates george sanders, a dead ringer for crime fighter simon templar also sanders, also known as the saint, ships an egyptian. Read the full synopsis of the saints double trouble, 1940, directed by jack hively, with george sanders, helene whitney, jonathan hale, at turner classic movies. The saint film series refers to eight b movies made by rko pictures between 1938 and 1941, based on some of the books in british author leslie charteris longrunning series about the fictional character simon templar, better known as the saint a few years after creating the character in 1928, charteris was successful in getting rko radio pictures interested in a film. The saint takes over 1940 after a transatlantic voyage, simon the saint templar george sanders arrives in new york to help his old friend, inspector fernack. The saints double trouble 1940 features sanders in a dual role, as both templar and the jewelsmuggler hes after, in a tale of stolen diamonds, egyptian. George sanders as simon templar the saint 05 the saint movie. The saint in tro uble is a collection of two mystery novellas by graham weaver, continuing the adventures of the sleuth simon templar a. The hirondel sometimes misspelled as hirondelle is a fictional car driven by simon templar, the protagonist of a book series by leslie charteris. It was one of a series of saint films produced in australia and broadcast as part of the syndicated series mystery wheel of adventure. The movie was about the attempted theft of foreign currency and it was based on the novel the million pound day by leslie charteris. Rocky mountain rangers 1940 the saint s double trouble 1940 the saint takes over 1940 santa fe trail 1940 saps at sea 1940 scatterbrain 1940 the sea hawk 1940 second chorus 1940 the shop around the corner 1940 sky murder 1940 the son of monte cristo 1940 son of the navy 1940 the stars look down 1940, uk strange cargo.
The saint in london was filmed on location in london. Reformed jewel thief simon templar lands in hot water when a lookalike smuggles stolen goods out of egypt. It was about a thief who only stole from criminals and then usually got them caught and put in prison. An enigmatic gang leader known as the boss, who is a deadringer for simon, puts the saint under suspicion of murder. Starring george sanders helene whitney jonathan hale bela lugosi donald macbride tags. One of the more obvious differences between penrods double trouble, which we remember from a few seasons back, and the saint s double trouble, which we remember. The saint s blog devoted to news and rumors about the saint and leslie charteris. The saints double trouble 1940 cast and crew moviefone. The saint takes over, released in 1940 by rko pictures, was the fifth of eight films in rkos film series about simon templar, also known as the saint, the robin hoodinspired crimefighter created by leslie charteris. The saint s double trouble 1940 crime boss duke bates george sanders, a dead ringer for crime fighter simon templar also sanders, also known as the saint, ships an egyptian mummy to. The viewer will need to pay close attention as the plot unfolds to make sense of what is happening.
The saint in london double trouble hd movie rusty d. House with frontons 1940 thriller drama joe may george sanders margaret lindsay vincent price. The saint s double trouble 1940 features sanders in a dual role, as both templar and the jewelsmuggler hes after, in a tale of stolen diamonds, egyptian mummies, and mistaken identities. The sets are suitably atmospheric, it is one of the better looking films of the series and jauntily scored. Charteris, who served in an editorial capacity, received front cover author credit. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. George sanders as simon templar the saint 06 the saint movie. The saint s double trouble george sanders helene whitney bela lugosi 1940 british sleuth simon templar george sanders hunts a lookalike. The george sanders saint movies collection manufactured on. John calvert, rochelle hudson, roscoe karns director. Hively, jack hively on allmovie responding to star. Thanks to the members of the department of christian education for their work on this fine project. Detective films were widely popular during the 1930s and 1940s in bseries films.
The saint in palm springs stream for free via internet. All contents are provided by nonaffiliated third parties. May 28, 2014 first scene of the 1940 film the saint takes over starring george sanders. The saints double trouble 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The saint is accused of a series of murders but its a looky likey that. Read the full synopsis of the saint s double trouble, 1940, directed by jack hively, with george sanders, helene whitney, jonathan hale, at turner classic movies. The saint tv show was a 60 minute british spy action series that aired on itv in the uk and on nbc in the u. Inspector fernack is framed by a cartel of five gangsters and simon does his best to prove it before all the. An enigmatic gang leader known as the boss who is a deadringer for simon puts the saint under suspicion of murder.
Of course, roger moore will always be the saint for me though if you look closely, it was the excellent supporting cast that made it work despite the stylish wooden lead, but over the years, i have enjoyed the books, strips and movies too. Detectivemystery films are usually considered a subtype of crimegangster films or film noir, or suspense or thriller films that focus on the unsolved crime usually the murder or disappearance of one or more of the characters, or a theft, and on the central character the hardboiled detectivehero, as heshe meets various adventures and challenges in the cold and methodical pursuit of. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info. The double trouble trophy is a silver trophy and can be received for. While some are better than others, pretty much all of the saint films starring george sanders are watchable at least once, even the lesser efforts. The saint in movies and films the saint by leslie charteris.
Saint free vectors, photos and psd downloads freepik. This story finds templar heading to philadelphia to catch a. George sanders full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The hirondel is also used by storm captain arden in the non saint novel daredevil. The sultan and the saint the crusades battle for the holy land.
George sanders does well in the role of simon templar along with a good supporting cast. The saint, a master criminal turned crimefighter, and features horror film legend bela lugosi as the partner. Some sample ways to customize the behaviour of the embed urls, used within the embed code above, follow. May 22, 20 the saint in palm springs stream for free via internet archive. Free for commercial use high quality images download here free vectors, stock photos and psd files of saint. An original story not used in any book, charteris didnt particularly like the film. If you are george sanders fan, the saint fan or a fan of detective\mystery movies then this a must for your collection. Guns of the revolution western war movie, full length. The saint s double trouble 1940 crime boss duke bates george sanders, a dead ringer for crime fighter simon templar also sanders, also known as the saint. Based on stories by bestselling author leslie charteris. The saint rko collection 19381943 the movie database. The saint s double trouble 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. George sanders list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
A pretty girl lures simon into a plot to free a soviet spy, who is waiting trial in london. The saint film series refers to eight b movies made by rko pictures between 1938 and 1941, based on some of the books in british author leslie charteris longrunning series about the fictional character simon templar, better known as the saint. The saint s double trouble is a contender for the weakest of the series, and somewhat of a letdown after one of the best of the series with the saint takes over. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The saint s double trouble 1940 topics detective, crime, filmnoir language english. The fourth film in the series begun by rko in 1938, it was the first not taken from a novel and the third to star george sanders. The saint in london double trouble hd movie youtube. When they have gone, templar manages to free himself and escape from the boat. This is the first of three saint books written by weaver. This movie was about a gang of diamond smugglers in philadelphia. Wrong number is a 1990 tv film featuring simon dutton as simon templar, the crimefighter also known as the saint.
The saint s double trouble is a 1940 actionadventure film produced by rko pictures. Saints in times of trouble reveals how that possibility is given regardless of the outward circumstances of ones life, a necessary lesson for people of all ages. The saint returns to london and with the help of an american pickpocket and a beautiful adventuress breaks a counterfeiting ring. Saints in times of trouble orthodox church in america. Overview of the saints double trouble, 1940, directed by jack hively, with george sanders, helene whitney, jonathan hale, at turner classic movies. Sanders did one more saint picture the following year, then abandoned the character for good.
Simon templar, alias the saint, was played by roger moore in the 1960s tv show featuring the volvo 1800. A beautiful blonde gets the saint into trouble at a crooked auto race. In this entry in the saint series, george sanders stars as simon templar, aka the saint. First scene of the 1940 film the saint takes over starring george sanders. During the first half of the 1940s, charteris cast templar as a willing operative of the american government. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Povertyrow continuation of the falcon mystery series showcasing calverts magic act skills. The saint is accused of a series of murders but its a looky likey that is causing all the trouble.
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