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In 1977 Don Herron began leading The Dashiell Hammett Tour, now the longest-running literary tour in the nation. On this site you’ll find information on current walks — dates, where to meet, arranging tours by appointment — plus a hard-boiled blog with news, reviews of books and film, and a dash of noir.
The latest and greatest edition to self-guide you up and down the mean streets.
Willeford: The Book
Includes the first “Mr. Hunt” story, “Knives in the Dark.”
Tag Archives: Casablanca
Sinister Cinema: Oscar Aftermath
So, I got to see my movie — which is to say the only movie I had seen — win bigtime during the 84th annual Oscar ceremonies. Really liked Dejardin’s tribute to Doug Sr. in his acceptance speech. I even got interested … Continue reading
Posted in Film
Tagged Bogie, Casablanca, Douglas Fairbanks, Jack Benny, Jean Dejardin, Old Time Radio, Oscar, Paul Lukas, Ronald Colman, The Artist
Hammett: Oscar Nominee
During the Hammett-fest for Noir City I was struck by something Eddie Muller didn’t mention in the little intro for City Streets from 1931. I believe I saw that movie circa twenty years ago, and it didn’t leave much of an impression. Yeah, … Continue reading
Posted in Dash, Film, News
Tagged Academy Awards, Casablanca, Chow Yun Fat, City Streets, Eddie Muller, Gary Cooper, Lillian Hellman, Noir City, Oscar, Paul Lukas, Roadhouse Nights, Rouben Mamoulian, The Artist, The Mark of Zorro, Tyrone Power, Uggie
