The Maltese Falcon

In 'The Maltese Falcon', detective Sam Spade is drawn into a complex web of deceit and danger when he's hired to find a priceless bird statue. The film features iconic performances from Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor, and is known for its mystery, suspense, and film noir aesthetic.

• The Maltese Falcon prop sold at auction for over $4 million.
• John Huston's directorial debut and based on Dashiell Hammett's novel.
• Bogart's first leading role in a major motion picture.
• Two previous film versions were made before the 1941 classic.
• The film is considered the first major film noir.

• "The stuff that dreams are made of."
• "I'm not in the clear yet, am I?"
• "I hope they don't hang you, precious, by that sweet neck."
• "Don't be too sure I'm as crooked as I'm supposed to be."
• "When you're slapped, you'll take it and like it."