The Maltese Falcon
Synopsis
A lovely dame with dangerous lies employs the services of a private detective, who is quickly caught up in the mystery and intrigue of a statuette known as the Maltese Falcon.
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"The Maltese Falcon" 1931: A Dastardly Plot.
Type: Clip • Published 2010-10-04
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Ricardo Cortez
Sam Spade
Bebe Daniels
Ruth Wonderly
Dudley Digges
Casper Gutman
Una Merkel
Effie Perrine
Robert Elliott
Police Lt. Dundy
Thelma Todd
Iva Archer
Otto Matieson
Dr. Joel Cairo
Walter Long
Miles Archer
Dwight Frye
Wilmer Cook
J. Farrell MacDonald
Det. Sgt. Tom Polhaus
Agostino Borgato
Capt. John Jacobi (uncredited)
Morgan Wallace
District Attorney (uncredited)
Lucille Ward
Sarah the Prison Matron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Maude Fulton, Brown Holmes
- Original Title
- The Maltese Falcon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Maude Fulton, Brown Holmes, Dashiell Hammett
William Rees
George Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Maude Fulton
Screenplay
Roy Del Ruth
Director
William Rees
Director of Photography
George Marks
Editor
Brown Holmes
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Maltese Falcon
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What is The Maltese Falcon about?
A lovely dame with dangerous lies employs the services of a private detective, who is quickly caught up in the mystery and intrigue of a statuette known as the Maltese Falcon.
Who directed The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in The Maltese Falcon?
The principal cast of The Maltese Falcon includes Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, Dudley Digges, Una Merkel, Robert Elliott.
When was The Maltese Falcon released and how long is it?
The Maltese Falcon was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Maltese Falcon based on a book or true story?
The Maltese Falcon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dashiell Hammett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).