Discovering the Maltese Falcon and Sam Spade: The Evolution of Dashiell Hammett's Masterpiece, Including John Huston's Movie with Humphrey Bogart (The ... Bogart (The Ace Performer Collection Series) |
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Richard Layman
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Pages: 352 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0972589864
Pub: Vince Emery Productions
Pub date: 2005-09-01
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 507937
Reader Reviews:
No Question Left Unanswered (1/2 people found this helpful)
I love the story of THE MALTESE FALCON, not only as it is told in Hammett's novel but also as it is portrayed in John Huston's movie. I can never read enough about Dashiell Hammett, Joseph Shaw, Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, Gladys George, Sydney Greenstreet, Elisha Cook Jr., Mary Astor, Barton MacLane, Lillian Hellman, the Knights of Malta, BLACK MASK, San Francisco after World War I and Raymond Chandler.
This book has enough anecdotes and background material to satisfy even the most ardent enthusiast. My favorite piece is an account by Mary Astor of her experiences while filming for her role as Brigid O'Shaughnessy in the 1941 version of THE MALTESE FALCON.
A Rare Treat For The Fan Of Sam Spade (1/2 people found this helpful)
DISCOVERING THE MALTESE FALCON AND SAM SPADE is the complete book for the fan of Sam Spade in both film and fiction. Fortunately, a very detailed index is provided which allows the reader to choose from among an array of tantalizing topics. The latter include an account of Dashiell Hammett's days as a Pinkerton detective as well as his work for BLACK MASK. The author also gives us much information about THE MALTESE FALCON in the movies and on stage and radio. The book represents an admirable effort by Layman and it will be enjoyed by anyone captivated by the lure of this intriguing tale.
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