We are coming close to the end of
Murder In March Madness. Today is the 23rd day of the the event where I
highlight a title, either book or movie, with the word "murder" or a
variant in it. Today's title is the classic American noir film Murder, My Sweet from 1944.
Murder My Sweet (1944)
Written by Raymond Chandler
Detective Philip Marlowe is hired by Moose Malloy to locate his old girlfriend Velma, whom he lost track of while serving time in prison. As he follows his
leads, Marlowe encounters lies, larceny, perjury, theft, and a beautiful
femme fatale.
Directed by Edward Dmytryk
Cast
Dick Powell as Philip Marlowe
Claire Trevor as Helen Grayle/Velma Valento
Anne Shirley as Ann Grayle
Otto Kruger as Jules Amthor
Mike Mazurki as Moose Malloy
Miles Mander as Mr. Grayle
Trivia
This film was based on Raymond Chandler's 1940 novel Farewell, My Lovely
Claire Trevor as Helen Grayle/Velma Valento
Anne Shirley as Ann Grayle
Otto Kruger as Jules Amthor
Mike Mazurki as Moose Malloy
Miles Mander as Mr. Grayle
Trivia
This film was based on Raymond Chandler's 1940 novel Farewell, My Lovely
Ah, another classic, Scott! I really like Chandler's writing style.
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