Shout by Tony Bates

The Maltese Falcon 1941

By god, sir, this is a wonderful film. Perfect from start to finish, but special mention goes to Greenstreet and Lorre who ooze into the film with these delightful, specific mannerisms that elevate the characters to something so memorable. Bogart, of course, is the picture of perfection--world-weary, sharp as a tack, and running circles around all the other characters. The screenplay sparkles and the cinematography is stunning. One of my favorites.

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