For Father’s Day, a classic film noir film that everyone–fathers, daughters, sons and whoever else is in your circle–can enjoy together. Happy Father’s Day!
The Maltese Falcon, 1941, Warner Bros. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre. Directed by John Huston. B&W, 100 minutes.
In foggy San Francisco, world-weary private detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) has taken on a new case from beauty Ruth Wonderly (Mary Astor). Spade’s partner, Miles Archer (Jerome Cowan), is clearly attracted to Miss Wonderly, and agrees to go undercover that night on her behalf. While seeking out the man she believes can help her, he is fatally shot—and so is the subject of his search.
Spade discovers, or rather confirms, that Ruth Wonderly is not her real name, and she is apparently Brigid O’Shaughnessy. The two are caught up in a passionate affair, yet that seemingly doesn’t cloud his judgment in uncovering clues in the case.
Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor
Spade does determine the real crux of Brigid’s concern is the Maltese Falcon, an ancient small…
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I have always been a Bogart fan, and this is such a great movie. I had to keep up with the script (complex is a great description of it), but everyone is so good in this movie.
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It is hard to keep up with, but so worth it! And the cast is wonderful.
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Belinda, one of the best films ever made, and I enjoyed your review of it when originally posted. Excellent choice!
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Thank you! Since I originally posted it four years ago, it’s good to know I have loyal followers. Good to see you back.
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Good to see you again as well!
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