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The Maltese Falcon (1931) was a Film Noir - Crime Film directed by Roy Del Ruth .

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Sam Spade: Listen, Dundy, it's a long time since I burst into tears because a policeman didn't like me.


Ruth Wonderly: Oh, I'm so tired, Sam. Tired of everything, of myself, of lying, of thinking up lies, until I don't know a lie from the truth.


[first lines]
Sam Spade: Bye-bye, honey. I'll see you later... Effie!


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American Film Institute Catalog of Feature Films 1931-1940 credits the uncredited role of the District Attorney to Oscar Apfel; this is incorrect; the role is played by an unmistakable Morgan Wallace as correctly listed on IMDb.
Although not visible until the final reel, a portrait of Louise Brooks hangs in Spades apartment, above his telephone.
When originally sold to television in the 1950's, the title was changed to 'Dangerous Female', in order to avoid confusion with its illustrious remake. After more than fifty years, Turner Classic Movies has finally restored its original title card.
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