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The Lone Wolf
The Lone Wolf may refer to: * ''The Lone Wolf'', a 1914 novel by Louis Joseph Vance ** The Lone Wolf (character), a recurring eponymous character in Vance's novels and various film adaptations ** ''The Lone Wolf'' (1917 film), a silent film based on Vance's novel ** The Lone Wolf (1924 film) * ''The Lone Wolf'' (TV series), a 1954 series featuring Louis Hayward See also *Lone Wolf (other) A lone wolf is a wolf not belonging to a pack. Lone wolf or Lone Wolf may also refer to: Literature *''Lone Wolf'', a book by Kathryn Lasky, part of the series called ''Wolves of the Beyond'' *''Lone Wolf and Cub'', a 1970 Japanese graphic nov ...
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Louis Joseph Vance
Louis Joseph Vance (September 19, 1879 – December 16, 1933) was an American novelist, screenwriter and film producer. He created the popular character Michael Lanyard, a criminal-turned-detective known as The Lone Wolf. Biography Louis Joseph Vance was born September 19, 1879, in Washington, D. C., the only child of Wilson J. Vance, a Medal of Honor recipient, and Lillian Beall Vance. He was educated at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. Vance was married to Anne Elizabeth Hodges on February 19, 1898. Their son, Wilson Beall Vance, was born in 1900. He wrote short stories and verse after 1901, then composed many popular novels. His character Michael Lanyard, known as The Lone Wolf, was featured in eight books and 24 films between 1914 and 1949 and also appeared in radio and television series. Vance moved to Los Angeles to work with Universal Pictures on films based on his work, including ''The Trey o' Hearts'' (1914) and a serial and film series (1914–1916) based on hi ...
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Lone Wolf (character)
The Lone Wolf is the nickname of the fictional character Michael Lanyard, a jewel thief turned private detective in a series of novels written by Louis Joseph Vance (1879–1933). Many films based on and inspired by the books have been made. The character also appeared briefly on radio and television. Books By Louis Joseph Vance #''The Lone Wolf'' (1914) #''The False Faces'' (1918) #''Alias The Lone Wolf'' (1921) #'' Red Masquerade: Being the Story of The Lone Wolf's Daughter'' (1921) #'' The Lone Wolf Returns'' (1923) #'' The Lone Wolf's Son'' (1931) #'' Encore The Lone Wolf'' (1933) #'' The Lone Wolf's Last Prowl'' (1934) By Carl W. Smith *'' The Lone Wolf and the Hidden Empire'' (1947) Films *''The Lone Wolf'' (silent, 1917, Bert Lytell) *''The False Faces'' (silent, 1919, Henry B. Walthall) *''The Lone Wolf's Daughter'' (silent, 1919, Bertram Grassby) *''The Lone Wolf'' (silent, 1924, Jack Holt) *'' The Lone Wolf Returns'' (silent, 1926, Bert Lytell) *''Alias the Lone Wol ...
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The Lone Wolf (1917 Film)
''The Lone Wolf'' is a 1917 American silent drama film based on the 1914 novel ''The Lone Wolf'' by Louis Joseph Vance. Starring Bert Lytell and Hazel Dawn, it was adapted for the screen by George Edwardes-Hall and produced and directed by Herbert Brenon. No prints of the film are known to survive, so it is currently classified as lost. Synopsis Burke is a master crook who adopts a young boy (Marcel) after the boy saves him from being arrested by the police. Burke then teaches the youngster how to be a crook, and after he becomes a master in the profession, he changes his name and works as Michael Lanyard. The Paris police give him the moniker of "The Lone Wolf", due to his unique work in the profession. However, a gang of criminals (The Pack) has taken notice of his clever work, and tell him that unless he joins their gang, they will destroy him. Lucy is an undercover agent posing as a crook to infiltrate the gang, and goes on to help the Wolf escape the gang via a plane to Engla ...
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The Lone Wolf (1924 Film)
''The Lone Wolf'' is a 1924 American silent mystery film written and directed by Stanner E. V. Taylor based on a story by Louis Joseph Vance. This marked the final film of star Dorothy Dalton. This is a remake of the 1917 film also titled ''The Lone Wolf''. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Michael Lanyard, an international crook, refuses to join a band of Paris criminals in their attempt to steal valuable secret plans from the United States Government. He falls in love with Lucy Shannon, the trusted agent of the outlaws. The papers fall into the hands of Eckstrom, leader of the gang. Lanyard gets the plans back, but Eckstrom recovers them and flees in an airplane. Lucy and Lanyard follow him in another machine. Lanyard swings from a rope, boards his enemy's airplane, and then overpowers Eckstrom in a mid-air fight and secures the documents. Lanyard and Lucy deliver the plans to the authorities. She then reveals herself as a member of the secret service. Lanyard wins ...
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The Lone Wolf (TV Series)
''The Lone Wolf'' is an American television series that aired in 1954. Louis Hayward starred as Michael Lanyard, the Lone Wolf The Lone Wolf may refer to: * ''The Lone Wolf'', a 1914 novel by Louis Joseph Vance Louis Joseph Vance (September 19, 1879 – December 16, 1933) was an American novelist, screenwriter and film producer. He created the popular character M .... It ran for 39 episodes. Hayward signed to make the series in September 1953. The producers were Jack Gross and Phil Krasne, for United Television. The budget was $35,000 an episode. References External links *''The Long Wolf''at CTVA 1954 American television series debuts 1955 American television series endings English-language television shows {{US-tv-prog-stub ...
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