 Hugh Sinclair replaced Sanders in 1941 and portrayed Templar in two films, both produced by RKO's British unit (the second film was ultimately released by Republic Pictures in 1943).In 1953, British Hammer Film Productions produced "The Saint's Return" (known as "The Saint's Girl Friday" in the United States), for which Louis Hayward returned to the role.This was followed by an unsuccessful French production in 1960.