41. THE MALTESE FALCON, with Mark Dillon

About this episode

This episode discusses THE MALTESE FALCON, its novel origins, and various film adaptations.

Today’s podcast is devoted to THE MALTESE FALCON, the classic novel by Dashiell Hammett and its various film versions including the classic Humphrey Bogart version from 1941 and the two lesser-known adaptations that preceded it.

People in this episode

Host: Sergio Angelini

Guest: Mark Dillon

Topics covered

• literature
• film adaptations
• classic novels
• Dashiell Hammett
• Humphrey Bogart
• mystery

Keywords

• THE MALTESE FALCON
• Dashiell Hammett
• film adaptations
• Humphrey Bogart
• classic literature

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: THE MALTESE FALCON

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