The Saint in London

The Saint in London

Year: 1939

Runtime: 72 mins

Language: English

Director: John Paddy Carstairs

MysteryDrama

Simon Templar, the suave soldier‑of‑fortune, returns to London and becomes tangled with a gang of counterfeiters who have murdered an European count and stolen £1 million. Scotland Yard Inspector Teal suspects Templar of the heist, while Templar reluctantly teams with the light‑fingered Dugan and the flighty socialite Penny Parker. Together they pursue the crime as romance and danger flare.

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1

Introduction of Simon Templar

Simon Templar, known as "the Saint," meets and hires Dugan, a reformed pickpocket and ex-convict. Templar's reputation as an adventurer and investigator is established early in the story.

2

Templar is recruited by British Intelligence

Sir Richard Blake from British Intelligence approaches Templar to investigate Bruno Lang, suspected of espionage activities. Templar agrees to take on the mission.

3

Templar tails Bruno Lang

Templar follows Bruno Lang to his home after meeting Penny Parker, a young woman intrigued by Templar's exploits. He begins gathering evidence against Lang.

4

The theft and escape

Templar steals evidence from Lang's safe, with Penny helping him escape. The theft marks a pivotal moment in uncovering Lang’s espionage activities.

5

Fleeing with the evidence

While fleeing back to London, Templar and Penny rescue Count Duni, a French diplomat who was abducted and tortured by Lang’s henchmen. Templar takes Duni to a safe inn.

on the way back to London
6

Duni’s secret and motive

Duni reveals he was overseeing the printing of new currency, but Lang forced him to authorize the printing of over a million pounds for his own use, establishing the financial motive behind the criminal activities.

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7

Suspicion and confrontation with Inspector Teal

Templar’s actions attract the attention of Inspector Teal from Scotland Yard. Templar’s pursuits put him under closer scrutiny as Teal begins to suspect him.

London
8

Penny is kidnapped and Duni is murdered

Kussella captures Penny and tells Templar to come alone for her release. Templar rescues Penny and Dugan, only to find Duni murdered and himself framed for the killing.

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9

Uncovering the espionage network

Templar discovers Duni had contacted Stengler at an embassy shortly before his murder. Templar, Penny, and Dugan raid Lang's house seeking clues about the conspiracy.

Lang’s house
10

Stengler’s arrest and rescue

In a confrontation, Templar disarms Lang and rescues Penny and Dugan. Kussella is accidentally shot and killed during the chaos, raising the stakes of the investigation.

Lang's house
11

Final showdown and arrests

Back at Scotland Yard, Templar, Penny, and Dugan wait with Blake as Lang and Stengler are arrested for espionage and murder. Templar is cleared by Teal and prepares to leave.

Scotland Yard
12

Templar’s farewell to Penny

Templar says goodbye to Penny, choosing to leave without forming romantic attachments, concluding his investigation and escape.

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