Dashiell Hammett modeled her on his lover, playwright Lillian Hellman.
Dashiell Hammett's copyrights are owned by his estate or his designated heirs.
The character "Sam Spade" was a private detective who featured in the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon" where he was played by Humphrey Bogart. He also appeared in three lesser detective thrillers by the author, Dashiell Hammett.
Dashiell is a simplification of a French surname-- and in the case of American author Dashiell Hammett, it is an Anglicized form of his mother's surname De Chiel; meaning unknown.
Dashiell Hammett wrote the novel "The Thin Man" which was first published in 1934. The novel features the characters Nick and Nora Charles and is known for its blend of mystery and witty dialogue.
The gumshoe featured in "The Maltese Falcon" is Sam Spade, a hardboiled detective character created by author Dashiell Hammett. He is known for his tough exterior, sharp wit, and code of ethics that guides his investigations.
Dashiell Loveless has written: 'By the balls' -- subject(s): Protected DAISY 'Five shots and a funeral' -- subject(s): American Detective and mystery stories, Detective and mystery stories, American
Charles Stuart Platkin has written: 'The Diet Detective's Count Down' 'DIET DETECTIVE (P)'
Benjamin Francis Dashiell has written: 'A popular guide to radio' -- subject(s): Radio
Alfred Dashiell has written: 'Editor's choice' -- subject(s): Short stories, Short story
George Dashiell has written: 'An address to The Protestant Episcopal Church in Maryland' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Episcopal Church, Parties and movements
Colin D. Johnson has written: 'The Hammett equation' -- subject(s): Hammett equation
Charles A. Siringo is famous for being a cowboy, detective, and author who wrote about his experiences in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his book "A Cowboy Detective," which details his adventures as a lawman and Pinkerton detective. His writings provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the American frontier.