The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
Opening of classic American murder mysteryA young woman calls at the office of private Investigator Sam Spade
Quick Check: Look at this film poster
1. What can you see?
2. Who wrote the story?
3. What do you think the ‘Maltese Falcon’ is?
Now watch the opening of the film
Quick Check:
1. In which city is the story taking place?
2. Who is the first woman who comes into the office?
3. What do you think the ‘Maltese Falcon’ is?
4. Who comes to see Sam Spade? What does she want?
5. Who comes into the office at near the end? What happens to him after?
Free Presentation: An Introduction to The Maltese Falcon
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