The movie, The Maltese Falcon, is Director John Huston's adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's mystery classic.  The plot centers on a private dectective named Sam Spade who is investigating why his associate, Miles Archer, has been killed on a routine assignment.  During the investigation, Spade runs up against some of the most eccentric and devious characters ever devised including Miss Ruth Wonderly his client, shifty Joel Cairo and Kasper Gutman, a hugh man of hugh appetites.  Spade eventually learns that they all want the same thing: to own the legendary Maltese Falcon, a priceless, bejeweled statue that brings death whereever it goes.  Spade continuously finds his life on the line as he solves the fascinating mystery of the "The Black Bird".  This release of The Maltese Falcon also includes the original theatrical trailer.  Starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor and Peter Lorre among others.  Full screen in black and white.  Released in 1941.  Runtime 101 minutes.