The Saint’s Vacation

Templar vies with foreign agents for a secret code., Templar (Hugh Sinclair) vies with foreign agents for a secret code. Mary: Sally Gray. Hauser: Cecil Parker. Monty: Arthur Macrae. Valerie: Leueen McGrath. Teal: Gordon McLeod. Leslie Fenton directed., Simon Templar is taking a quiet holiday in Switzerland when he becomes embroiled in the hunt for a music box containing a top-secret code. Far from having a restful break, the Saint finds himself grappling with the usual assortment of spies and cutthroats. Hugh Sinclair takes over from regular George Sanders in the title role., The Saint’s Vacation was filmed in London by RKO Radio’s British division. This time Hugh Sinclair is cast as Leslie Charteris’ suave soldier of fortune Simon Templar, aka The Saint. Most of the story takes place in Switzerland (or a reasonable facsimile), with Templar interrupting his holiday to retrieve a missing secret code. The key to the mystery is a Swiss music box with a most unusual tune, diligently sought after by enemy agent Rudolph (Cecil Parker) and British secret service operative Valerie (Leueen McGrath). Aiding Templar in his investigation are intrepid gal reporter Mary Langdon (Sally Gray) and droll sidekick Monty Hayward (Arthur Macrae), while Inspector Teal (Gordon MacLeod) of Scotland Yard can only fuss and fume on the sidelines. Tossed off as a mere quota quickie, The Saint’s Vacation nonetheless earned good bookings in England and the US.