Review of The Maltese Falcon (1941) by Matthew J — 03 Mar 2013

Humphrey Bogart sets up the cliche for a private detective and Syndey Greenstreet is amazing as a gangster.

This review of The Maltese Falcon (1941) was written by Matthew J on 03 Mar 2013.

The Maltese Falcon has generally received very positive reviews.

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