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Dashiell Hammett was an American writer of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories, such as The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man. He was also a screenwriter and political activist, and influenced the genres of private eye, mystery thriller and film noir.
Hammett is a film directed by Wim Wenders and produced by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Frederic Forrest as Dashiell Hammett, the creator of The Maltese Falcon. The film follows Hammett as he gets involved in a mystery involving a Chinese prostitute, a blackmail scheme and his old friend Jimmy Ryan.
Complete order of Dashiell Hammett books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.
Sep 5, 2024 · Learn about Dashiell Hammett, the American writer who created the hard-boiled school of detective fiction. Find out his notable works, such as The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man, and his political and personal life.
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Dec 30, 2003 · Learn about the life and work of Dashiell Hammett, the creator of the "hard-boiled" detective genre and the author of THE MALTESE FALCON and THE THIN MAN. Explore his early career as a Pinkerton detective, his literary achievements, his political activism, and his personal struggles.
Fictional account of real-life mystery writer Dashiell Hammett, and his involvement in the investigation of a beautiful Chinese cabaret actress' mysterious disappearance in San Francisco.
Browse the list of books by Dashiell Hammett, the author of The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man. Find ratings, reviews, editions, and more for each book.
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