“The Maltese Falcon” is a 1931 pre-code film directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, and Dudley Digges. The plot revolves around a private detective named Sam Spade (Cortez) who becomes embroiled in a dangerous hunt for a valuable artifact known as the Maltese Falcon. The story begins when a beautiful woman named Ruth Wonderly (Daniels) hires Spade and his partner … Continue reading Movie Review: The Maltese Falcon (1931)
Hardboiled mysteries were a popular genre of detective fiction in the 1920s and 1930s that typically featured tough, cynical private investigators who were willing to break the law to solve a case. These stories often took place in gritty urban settings and featured morally ambiguous characters. Some of the most well-known hardboiled mystery writers of the era include Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and James M. … Continue reading Hardboiled Mysteries of the 1920s and 1930s
The Maltese Falcon is a detective novel by Dashiell Hammett, first published in 1929. The novel is known for its intricate plot, memorable characters, and gritty depiction of the criminal underworld in 1920s San Francisco. The story follows private detective Sam Spade as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and greed surrounding the eponymous statuette, a priceless artifact sought after by several … Continue reading Book Review: The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (1929)
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (1926): This novel, which is widely regarded as one of Christie’s greatest works, features the detective Hercule Poirot and centers around the murder of a wealthy industrialist in a small English village. The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920): Christie’s first published novel, this story features the debut of detective Hercule Poirot and takes place … Continue reading Reading List: 6 Popular Mysteries of the 1920s
Sam Spade is one of the most iconic characters in the history of detective fiction. Created by Dashiell Hammett, Spade first appeared in the novel The Maltese Falcon and has since become a symbol of the hardboiled detective genre. Spade is a complex and enigmatic character, known for his tough demeanor, sharp wit, and unflinching moral code. He is a private detective who operates in … Continue reading Sam Spade: An Essay
The golden age of detective fiction is considered to be the period between World War I and World War II when a new genre of crime fiction emerged. This genre is commonly referred to as Noir, which is French for “black.” Noir is characterized by its dark and pessimistic view of the world, its complex plots, and its hardboiled detectives who operate outside the law … Continue reading Reading List: The 5 Best Noir Mysteries of The Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Golden Age of Detective Fiction 