The Falcon Takes Over_
"MYSTERY that you'll laugh at...when -- The Falcon TAKES OVER"
While an escaped convict, Moose Malloy, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, police inspector Michael O'Hara attempts to track him assuming him to be a prime suspect for a number of mishaps.
Starring
George Sanders, Lynn Bari, James Gleason
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Falcon Takes Over was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
While an escaped convict, Moose Malloy, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, police inspector Michael O'Hara attempts to track him assuming him to be a...
The Falcon Takes Over is a Crime, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 5m.
CAST (20)
George Sanders
Gay Lawrence
Lynn Bari
Ann Riordan
James Gleason
Inspector Mike O'Hara
Allen Jenkins
Jonathan 'Goldy' Locke
Helen Gilbert
Diana Kenyon
Ward Bond
Moose Malloy (Uncredited)
Anne Revere
Jessie Florian (Uncredited)
Turhan Bey
Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
Hans Conried
Quincey W. Marriot (Uncredited)
George Cleveland
Jerry (Uncredited)
Edward Gargan
Detective Bates (Uncredited)
Harry Shannon
Detective Grimes (Uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Laird Burnett (Uncredited)
William Alland
Reporter (Uncredited)
Roxanne Barkley
Hat Check Girl (Uncredited)
FC
Fred Carpenter
Newsboy (Uncredited)
Kernan Cripps
Doorman (Uncredited)
Eddie Dew
Reporter (Uncredited)
Frank Fanning
Detective (Uncredited)
GF
George Ford
Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Falcon Takes Over about?
While an escaped convict, Moose Malloy, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, police inspector Michael O'Hara attempts to track him assuming him to be a prime suspect for a number of mishaps.
How long is The Falcon Takes Over?
The Falcon Takes Over has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Falcon Takes Over?
The cast of The Falcon Takes Over includes George Sanders, Lynn Bari, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins, Helen Gilbert.
What is the rating of The Falcon Takes Over?
The Falcon Takes Over has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 29 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Mystery