Dashiell Hammett
Date of Death: January 10, 1961 (66)
Birth Place: St. Mary's County, MD, USA
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Actors Theatre of Indiana Lab Series Returns With THE MALTESE FALCON (Oct 2, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024 (Jun 7, 2024)
Video: AMC Releases MONSIEUR SPADE Limited Series Teaser (Dec 18, 2023)
Actors Theatre of Indiana Lab Series Returns With THE MALTESE FALCON (Oct 2, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024 (Jun 7, 2024)
Video: AMC Releases MONSIEUR SPADE Limited Series Teaser (Dec 18, 2023)
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Actors Theatre of Indiana Lab Series Returns With THE MALTESE FALCON
The Actors Theatre of Indiana Lab Series Will return October 19 with The Maltese Falcon: A Musical Nightmare.
The Actors Theatre of Indiana Lab Series Will return October 19 with The Maltese Falcon: A Musical Nightmare.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: AMC Releases MONSIEUR SPADE Limited Series Teaser
Owen plays the iconic, hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade in the six-episode crime drama co-created, written and executive produced by Emmy® Award-winners Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit, Logan, Minority Report), who also serves as director, and Tom Fontana (City on a Hill, Borgia, Oz). Watch the video teaser!
Owen plays the iconic, hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade in the six-episode crime drama co-created, written and executive produced by Emmy® Award-winners Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit, Logan, Minority Report), who also serves as director, and Tom Fontana (City on a Hill, Borgia, Oz). Watch the video teaser!
Schedule Announced For The 2023 CAPA Summer Movie Series At The Ohio Theatre, June 15- July 16
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.
FreeFall Announces 2022/2023 Season
Subscriptions and single tickets are now on sale for freeFall's 2022/2023 season. Two world premieres, the return of a holiday favorite, A Sherlock Holmes adventure, A Neil Simon romantic comedy and an exciting co-production with our friends at Ebony Rep in Los Angeles makes up just some of the exciting programming Tampa Bay audiences can experience for as low as $29 a month.
Subscriptions and single tickets are now on sale for freeFall's 2022/2023 season. Two world premieres, the return of a holiday favorite, A Sherlock Holmes adventure, A Neil Simon romantic comedy and an exciting co-production with our friends at Ebony Rep in Los Angeles makes up just some of the exciting programming Tampa Bay audiences can experience for as low as $29 a month.
Kathy Reichs, Mark Billingham and More Announced for Toronto International Festival of Authors
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) has announced the author lineup and programming for MOTIVE presented by Kobo Plus, Canada's newest and largest crime and mystery writing festival, taking place June 3 to 5, 2022 based at Harbourfront Centre.
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) has announced the author lineup and programming for MOTIVE presented by Kobo Plus, Canada's newest and largest crime and mystery writing festival, taking place June 3 to 5, 2022 based at Harbourfront Centre.
CRIMES, CAMERA, ACTION Will Embark on UK Tour
When a glamorous Hollywood starlet is stabbed on-set, there's only one man fit for the job of solving the crime: Detective Stan Shakespeare. Following its premiere at Theatre Royal Bath in August 2021, award-winning company New Old Friends return to touring with the latest instalment of their ever-popular Crimes… series.
When a glamorous Hollywood starlet is stabbed on-set, there's only one man fit for the job of solving the crime: Detective Stan Shakespeare. Following its premiere at Theatre Royal Bath in August 2021, award-winning company New Old Friends return to touring with the latest instalment of their ever-popular Crimes… series.
BWW Review: THE CHRONICLES OF BEEBO BRINKER at Desert Ensemble Theater
Pulp fiction got its name from the low-quality, pulpy paper the stories were printed on, not the content. However, 'pulp' became synonymous with trashy, back alley reading punctuated with cheap sensationalist thrills, fast-paced plot lines and bad writing. Tell that last bit to John Lange (aka Michael Crichton), Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Dashiell Hammett (The Thin Man, and Sam Spade) who have all had off-shoot careers in pulp.
Pulp fiction got its name from the low-quality, pulpy paper the stories were printed on, not the content. However, 'pulp' became synonymous with trashy, back alley reading punctuated with cheap sensationalist thrills, fast-paced plot lines and bad writing. Tell that last bit to John Lange (aka Michael Crichton), Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Dashiell Hammett (The Thin Man, and Sam Spade) who have all had off-shoot careers in pulp.
Dirk Darrow Will Perform at Adelaide Cabaret Fringe in June
Based on an obscure 90 year old short story by Dashiell Hammett and sold out at festivals all over the world, this genre smashing play is one of the only stage shows in the world which incorporates magic effects into a story that's about anything other than magic.
Based on an obscure 90 year old short story by Dashiell Hammett and sold out at festivals all over the world, this genre smashing play is one of the only stage shows in the world which incorporates magic effects into a story that's about anything other than magic.
New Old Friends Add Extra Date For CRIMES CAMERA ACTION
Award-winning company New Old Friends have announced an additional date for their return to Theatre Royal Bath with Crimes, Camera, Action which will now run from 25th – 28th August.
Award-winning company New Old Friends have announced an additional date for their return to Theatre Royal Bath with Crimes, Camera, Action which will now run from 25th – 28th August.
New Old Friends Bring CRIMES, CAMERA, ACTION To Theatre Royal Bath
New Old Friends presents the world premiere of Crimes, Camera, Action, written by Feargus Woods Dunlop at Theatre Royal Bath, Main House 26th – 28th August 2021.
New Old Friends presents the world premiere of Crimes, Camera, Action, written by Feargus Woods Dunlop at Theatre Royal Bath, Main House 26th – 28th August 2021.
Peninsula Players Theatre to Present THE THIN MAN Audio Play Monday, April 5
Peninsula Players Theatre presents an audio reading of two “Adventures of the Thin Man” radio episodes on Monday, April 5, at 7 p.m. CDT as part of The Play's the Thing, the theater's winter play reading series.
Peninsula Players Theatre presents an audio reading of two “Adventures of the Thin Man” radio episodes on Monday, April 5, at 7 p.m. CDT as part of The Play's the Thing, the theater's winter play reading series.
BWW Review: Carpenter Square's THE MALTESE FALCON kicks off new CST LiveOnline video series
Carpenter Square Theatre has started a pandemic-response series. A live video series of theatrical performance, CST LiveOnline will occur monthly. The first of the series is a live radio adaptation of THE MALTESE FALCON, starring legendary actor Ben Hall as Detective Sam Spade.
Carpenter Square Theatre has started a pandemic-response series. A live video series of theatrical performance, CST LiveOnline will occur monthly. The first of the series is a live radio adaptation of THE MALTESE FALCON, starring legendary actor Ben Hall as Detective Sam Spade.
Photo Flash: First Look at New Old Friends' CRIMES, CAMERA, ACTION
When a glamorous Hollywood starlet is stabbed on-set in a fatal mix-up of props, there's only one man fit for the job of solving the crime: Stan Shakespeare.
When a glamorous Hollywood starlet is stabbed on-set in a fatal mix-up of props, there's only one man fit for the job of solving the crime: Stan Shakespeare.
CRIMES, CAMERA, ACTION Embarks on UK Tour
Crimes, Camera, Action will premiere and embark on UK Tour!
Crimes, Camera, Action will premiere and embark on UK Tour!
Noir Thriller THREE STORIES UP To Be Performed In Total Darkness
Theatre in the Dark, a new company that focuses on performances staged entirely in complete darkness, will mount as its inaugural production the Chicago premiere of the noir mystery thriller THREE STORIES UP by the Canadian-born Chicago playwright Mackenzie Gordon.
Theatre in the Dark, a new company that focuses on performances staged entirely in complete darkness, will mount as its inaugural production the Chicago premiere of the noir mystery thriller THREE STORIES UP by the Canadian-born Chicago playwright Mackenzie Gordon.
BATS Improv And LA's Impro Theatre Present Two Special Nights Of Improv Theater
BATS Improv, the Bay Area's premier improvisational performing company and improv training school and Impro Theatre, the critically acclaimed improv theater company from Los Angeles, will collaborate in a a?oeCalifornia Noir-Offa?? for two nights at the newly remodeled, historic Presidio Theatre.
BATS Improv, the Bay Area's premier improvisational performing company and improv training school and Impro Theatre, the critically acclaimed improv theater company from Los Angeles, will collaborate in a a?oeCalifornia Noir-Offa?? for two nights at the newly remodeled, historic Presidio Theatre.
THREE STORIES UP Will Plunge Audiences Into Total Darkness
Theatre in the Dark, a new company that focuses on performances staged entirely in complete darkness, will mount as its inaugural production the Chicago premiere of the noir mystery thriller THREE STORIES UP by the Canadian-born Chicago playwright Mackenzie Gordon.
Theatre in the Dark, a new company that focuses on performances staged entirely in complete darkness, will mount as its inaugural production the Chicago premiere of the noir mystery thriller THREE STORIES UP by the Canadian-born Chicago playwright Mackenzie Gordon.
BWW Review: THE MALTESE FALCON at Goodwood Theatre
Attention to detail is a hallmark of Independent Theatre productions.
Attention to detail is a hallmark of Independent Theatre productions.
L.A. Noir UNSCRIPTED Announced At North Coast Rep
The dark and seedy underbelly of Southern California in the 1940's and 50's is the setting for LA Noir UnScripted. Join Impro Theatre for a night of shadowy tales featuring villains, dangerous dames and a trench-coated detective, all performed without a clue - except for your suggestions. Inspired by such authors as James M. Cain, Dashiell Hammett and La Jolla's own Raymond Chandler, Impro Theatre cuts to the funny bone in this hard-boiled, completely improvised evening of seduction and murder.
The dark and seedy underbelly of Southern California in the 1940's and 50's is the setting for LA Noir UnScripted. Join Impro Theatre for a night of shadowy tales featuring villains, dangerous dames and a trench-coated detective, all performed without a clue - except for your suggestions. Inspired by such authors as James M. Cain, Dashiell Hammett and La Jolla's own Raymond Chandler, Impro Theatre cuts to the funny bone in this hard-boiled, completely improvised evening of seduction and murder.
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