The mysterious legend of the “Maltese Falcon” unfolds as the opening scene reveals the origin of the jewel-encrusted black statue. Its history dates back ages, and it is said to have disappeared after a struggle at sea, with its whereabouts unknown. The black and white screen slowly provides a transition into the office, and intricate life of private eye Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart). As the dialogue starts fast and furiously, a story involving murder, greed …showed first 75 words of 1128 total…

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