Review of The Maltese Falcon (1941) by Bryan K — 02 Mar 2012

Went in watching this movie not knowing exactly what to expect. Ended with it being one of my favorite movies.

This review of The Maltese Falcon (1941) was written by Bryan K on 02 Mar 2012.

The Maltese Falcon has generally received very positive reviews.

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