Paul Temple Returns (U.S. title: Bombay Waterfront [1] ) is a 1952 British second feature ('B')[2] crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring John Bentley, Patricia Dainton and Peter Gawthorne.

An ancient papyrus scroll recently excavated in Egypt by the menacing archaeologist Sir Felix Raybourne appears to hold the key to the murders.

"[7] Kine Weekly wrote: "The picture moves around and introduces an artful touch of colour into its hardy blood and thunder, but fails to spring a surprise climax.

The impediment is, however, considerably offset by effectively sinister atmosphere, apt light relief and spectacular pyrotechnic 'curtain'.

"[9] Britmovie wrote: "B-movie director Maclean Rogers keeps the story moving at a brisk pace and makes good use of exterior locations.