Secrets of the Lone Wolf

In the late 30s and into the 40s, Warren William found new life in films after a few years of complete obscurity. It seems that in the days before the new Production Code, he was VERY popular because he had a wonderful way of playing amoral cads. But, with the tough Code, the lecherous and wicked persona was perhaps too much for films...and William had a tough time getting work until he found the Lone Wolf series. "Secrets of the Lone Wolf" is an average entry into the series.

A foreign nation has collected jewels in order to afford munitions to fight their oppressors. Now it's interesting to note that although it seems obvious they are talking about the Nazis, who by 1941 controlled most of Europe. But, like many Hollywood studios, they were loathe to offend the Germans...lest they refuse to put American films in their theaters!

Now back to the jewels, as you'd expect, they soon disappear and, as you also would expect, the police begin blaming Lanyard. Now this is odd, since up until then the police inspector had actually hired Lanyard to protect the jewels. In the meantime, a gang thinks that Lanyard's butler IS Lanyard...and they abduct him and push him to join their gang! So, with missing jewels and poor Jamison missing, it's up to Lanyard to, once again, save the day.

This film is enjoyable, never slow and kept my interest. While not among the very best of the Warren William Lone Wolf films, it is a worthy installment and if you like B-mysteries, give this one a try.