
The Saint Takes Over
The Saint Takes Over, released in 1940 by RKO Pictures, was the fifth motion picture featuring the adventures of Simon Templar, a.k.a. "The Saint" the Robin Hood-inspired crimefighter created by Leslie Charteris. This film focuses on the character of Inspector Henry Farnack. When Farnack is framed by a gang he is investigating, it is up to The Saint to clear his name.
Top Billed Cast

George Sanders
Simon Templar

Wendy Barrie
Ruth Summers

Jonathan Hale
Inspector Henry Fernack

Paul Guilfoyle
Clarence 'Pearly' Gates

Morgan Conway
Sam Reese
Featured Crew
Jack Hively
Director
Lynn Root
Screenplay
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Howard Benedict
Producer
Frank Fenton
Screenplay
Lee S. Marcus
Executive Producer
Leslie Charteris
Creator

Van Nest Polglase
Art Direction
Earl A. Wolcott
Sound Recordist

ReniƩ
Costume Design
Mel Berns
Makeup Artist