Le Saint à Londres (1939)

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George Sanders

Simon Templar…

Sally Gray

Penny Parker

David Burns

Dugan

Gordon McLeod

Inspector Claud Teal

Henry Oscar

Bruno Lang

Athene Seyler

Mrs. Buckley

John Abbott

Count Stephen Duni

Ralph Truman

Kussella

Charles Carson

Mr. Morgan

Carl Jaffe

Stengler

Norah Howard

Mrs. Morgan

Ballard Berkeley

Sir Richard Blake

Charles Paton

Tobacco Shop Proprietor

Jack Mandeville

Dancer
(uncredited)

Hugh McDermott

Tim - Kussella's Chauffeur
(uncredited)

Charles Oliver

Dr. Jim - Templar's Friend
(uncredited)

Ben Williams

Detective Wilkins - Teal's Assistant
(uncredited)

Ian Wilson

Director
- John Paddy Carstairs
Writers
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Or my favorite, at least. I like the other Sanders entries, Hugh Sinclair's two shots at the role, and Louis Hayward's SAINT IN NEW YORK, but this one just seems to completely capture the lighthearted and eccentric but adventurous feel of the classic British "thriller" to a tee. The slightly giddy but very beautiful Sally Gray is a wonderful leading lady, and David Burns (a versatile and talented Broadway performer) is easily the Saint's best sidekick; he's tough and smart and not a buffoon in the least. Henry Oscar is also a classic villainous "Mr. Big." The dialog is sharp and witty throughout. Highly recommended.

Barney Bat
Nov 10, 2005
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Trivia
John Paddy Carstairs also directed for the Roger Moore 1960's TV series, which he helped get off the ground. Saint creator Leslie Charteris dedicated his 1963 book "The Saint in the Sun" to the director.

Goofs
When in Inspector Teal's office, Gordon McLeod as the inspector is talking to Detective Wilkins, his assistant, played by Ben Williams and mistakenly addresses him as Williams, his real name, not Wilkins. Williams registers a surprised look. but evidently no one yelled "cut," and the scene was obviously not reshot on this B-picture quickie.

Quotes
Bruno Lang: You know, Templar, if a man lives long enough, he's sure to run up against someone smarter than himself. In some professions he doesn't live much longer than that.
Simon Templar: Your modesty overwhelms me, Mr. Lang.