---
title: "The Maltese Falcon"
year: 1941
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-maltese-falcon-1941"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 963
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Maltese Falcon (1941) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-maltese-falcon-1941

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Maltese Falcon is a film first released in 1941. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A gumshoe gets tangled with crooks and a deceptive femme fatale over a priceless statue."

### Why Watch
- Sharp mystery with twists
- Atmospheric 1940s noir style

### Caveats & Content Note
- Black‑and‑white pacing may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s mature intrigue is presented within a PG framework, suitable for most audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: noir, taut, intriguing

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Huston
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Humphrey Bogart** as *Samuel Spade*
- **Mary Astor** as *Brigid O'Shaughnessy*
- **Gladys George** as *Iva Archer*
- **Peter Lorre** as *Joel Cairo*
- **Barton MacLane** as *Lt. of Detectives Dundy*
- **Lee Patrick** as *Effie Perine*
- **Sydney Greenstreet** as *Kasper Gutman*
- **Ward Bond** as *Det. Tom Polhaus*
- **Jerome Cowan** as *Miles Archer*
- **Elisha Cook Jr.** as *Wilmer Cook*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on October 18, 1941.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What genres does it belong to?
It is classified as a mystery, crime, and thriller.

### Q: Is the film suitable for younger viewers?
Its PG rating indicates content is appropriate for general audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Maltese Falcon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/963)

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