Tag Archives: Old Time Radio

Rediscovered: Radio Sam Rides Again

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Don

Various and sundry alumni of The San Francisco Suicide Club showed up for the panel  I did with Signman: John Law the other night, including Robert Crabill. Robert was mentioning Sam Spade and old time radio — punch in here … Continue reading →

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Sinister Cinema: Oscar Aftermath

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Don

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 →

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Rediscovered: Roadhouse Benny

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Don

One of the major reasons I went to the Hammett-fest the last day of Noir City is that I figured I might as well, finally, catch a showing of Roadhouse Nights from 1930. I don’t recall it ever showing in … Continue reading →

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Hammett: The Ripper

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Don

On the tour I sometimes use the 1929 story “Fly Paper” for a quick introduction to the Continental Op stories, always getting into the Op’s showdown with the gangster Babe McCloor. I always mention the fact of arsenic poisoning being a key … Continue reading →

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