(1946)Directed by Howard Hawks114 minMystery, Crime, Thriller

“The picture they were born for!”

Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.

Humphrey Bogartas Philip Marlowe

Lauren Bacallas Vivian Sternwood Rutledge

John Ridgelyas Eddie Mars

Martha Vickersas Carmen Sternwood

Louis Jean Heydtas Joe Brody

CW Charles Waldronas General Sternwood

Regis Toomeyas Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Sonia Darrinas Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)

Elisha Cook Jr.as Harry Jones

Bob Steeleas Lash Canino

Dorothy Maloneas Acme Bookstore Proprietress

Peggy Knudsenas Mona Mars

Charles D. Brownas Norris the Butler

Trevor Bardetteas Art Huck (uncredited)

Joy Barlowas Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Max Barwynas Max - Head Waiter (uncredited)

Deannie Bestas Waitress (uncredited)

Tanis Chandleras Waitress (uncredited)

Jack Chefeas Croupier (uncredited)

JC James Conatyas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Joseph Crehanas Medical Examiner (uncredited)

JD Jack Deeryas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Carole Douglasas Librarian (uncredited)

Jay Eatonas Casino Patron (uncredited)

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