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The Maltese Falcon (1931) Facts
| Director(s) | Roy Del Ruth |
| Producer(s) | No producer listed for this movie |
| Featured Cast | Bebe Daniels, Ricardo Cortez, Dudley Digges, Una Merkel, Thelma Todd |
| Total Facts | 4 |
Although not visible until the final reel, a portrait of Louise Brooks hangs in Spades apartment, above his telephone.
American Film Institute Catalog of Feature Films 1931-1940 credits the uncredited role of the District Attorney to Oscar Apfel; this is incorrect; the role is played by an unmistakable Morgan Wallace as correctly listed on IMDb.
Vitaphone production reels #4808-4816 and #4781 (trailer)
When originally sold to television in the 1950's, the title was changed to 'Dangerous Female', in order to avoid confusion with its illustrious remake. After more than fifty years, Turner Classic Movies has finally restored its original title card.