The Maltese falcon is one of the top ten mysteries of all time, mainly because #theWholeisGreater than #thesSumofIt'sParts #SydneyGreenstreet as #theHeavy #PeterLorre's voice [ #MR.Cairo] the duplicitous #MaryAstor [as #Ruth/Brigid] bind #Hammet'sStory & #johnHustonsDirecting- a #HarBoiled Classic

‪On #PeterLorre's birthday, we're suggesting PETER LORRE: FACE MAKER: Constructing Stardom and Performance in Hollywood and Europe by Sarah Thomas (‪ @sarah-thomas.bsky.social‬).

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Review from @sensesofcinema.bsky.social‬

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