Dashiell Hammett
- Biography
- Dashiell Hammett did not pen many novels, but the few he did pen have had a profound effect upon the crime-drama/mystery genre. His character Sam Spade, was the original "hard-boiled" detective and became the basis for such other characters as Philip ...
- Read Full Biography
- Born
- May 27, 1894
- Died
- January 10, 1961
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Screenplay Watch on the Rhine |
Films
Netflix - Try for Free
Instantly watch TV episodes and movies via the Internet on your computer or TV. 1 month FREE!
Watch Free Movies Online Free
SlashControl
Couch potatoes, rejoice! Choose from a library of 1000s of free movies and watch them online, anytime -- all at the brand-new SlashControl.
Watch Free Movies and TV Shows Online
Plus, check out:
Most Popular Articles
-
'Star Wars' Anniversary: Posters From All The Episodes (PHOTOS)
Like94
-
'Cosmopolis' Premiere: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart On The Red Carpert
Like
25
-
'Breaking Dawn, Part 2' Character Posters Revealed
Like
225
-
The Most Awkward 'Star Wars' Clip Ever
Like
56
-
Kristen Stewart's Steamy 'On The Road' Sex Scenes
Like
115
-
Best Movie Art Ever (This Week): Wes Anderson Edition
Like
5
-
What The Critics Are Saying About 'MIB 3'
Like
20
-
Will Smith's Strangest Moments
Like
9
-
'Ishtar' 25th Anniversary: How the Legendary Flop Destroyed Elaine May's Directing Career
Like
71
-
'Transformers 3' Extra Receives $18 Million Settlement For Injury
Like
83
-
'Men in Black 3': Pros and Cons
Like
55
-
Where Is The Playground From 'E.T.'?
Like
36
-
Kristen Stewart 'Snow White' Message To Girls: 'Don't Be A Vain Idiot'
Like
14
-
The Song Will Smith Would Perform For Aliens
Like
6
-
If Samuel L. Jackson Was Darth Vader
Like
793
-
CIA Grants Filmmakers Secret Access For bin Laden Film
Like
0
-
Russell Crowe Sings Elvis
Like
16
'Star Wars' Anniversary: Posters From All The Episodes (PHOTOS)
'Cosmopolis' Premiere: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart On The Red Carpert
'Breaking Dawn, Part 2' Character Posters Revealed
The Most Awkward 'Star Wars' Clip Ever
Kristen Stewart's Steamy 'On The Road' Sex Scenes
Best Movie Art Ever (This Week): Wes Anderson Edition
What The Critics Are Saying About 'MIB 3'
Will Smith's Strangest Moments
'Ishtar' 25th Anniversary: How the Legendary Flop Destroyed Elaine May's Directing Career
'Transformers 3' Extra Receives $18 Million Settlement For Injury
'Men in Black 3': Pros and Cons
Where Is The Playground From 'E.T.'?
Kristen Stewart 'Snow White' Message To Girls: 'Don't Be A Vain Idiot'
The Song Will Smith Would Perform For Aliens
If Samuel L. Jackson Was Darth Vader
CIA Grants Filmmakers Secret Access For bin Laden Film
Russell Crowe Sings Elvis
.id(10).key("ao1qY7AaoRF6Lm9q").title("Get Moviefone for iPhone").message("Moviefone for iPhone").overlay("#CC0000").linkColor("#CC0000").border("5px solid #CC0000").iconUrl("http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.moviefone.com/media/s2c-app-moviefone.gif").linkUrl("http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moviefone-movies-theaters/id307840047?mt=8").emailHint().department("S2CW: www.moviefone.com: Moviefone for iPhone").sendColorDark("#660000").sendColorLight("#CC0000").disclaimer("Message and data rates may apply. By clicking Send, you represent that you are the account holder for the number you provided (or have the account holder`s permission to receive a text message) and agree that the AOL Terms and Privacy Policy apply. Send <b>HELP</b> to 73456 or click Help below for more info. To stop messages to your phone anytime, send <b>STOP</b> to 73456").helpUrl("http://aoltxt.com/FAQ").help("Terms").show();){kind=link}
.key("ao1qY7AaoRF6Lm9q").title("Get Moviefone for Android").message("Moviefone for Android").overlay("#CC0000").linkColor("#CC0000").border("5px solid #CC0000").iconUrl("http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.moviefone.com/media/s2c-app-moviefone.gif").linkUrl("http://market.android.com/details?id=com.aol.mobile.moviefone").emailHint().department("S2CW: www.moviefone.com: Moviefone for Android").sendColorDark("#660000").sendColorLight("#CC0000").disclaimer("Message and data rates may apply. By clicking Send, you represent that you are the account holder for the number you provided (or have the account holder`s permission to receive a text message) and agree that the AOL Terms and Privacy Policy apply. Send <b>HELP</b> to 73456 or click Help below for more info. To stop messages to your phone anytime, send <b>STOP</b> to 73456").helpUrl("http://aoltxt.com/FAQ").help("Terms").show();){kind=link}
.id(10).key("ao1qY7AaoRF6Lm9q").title("Get Moviefone for BlackBerry").message("Moviefone for BlackBerry").overlay("#CC0000").linkColor("#CC0000").border("5px solid #CC0000").iconUrl("http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.moviefone.com/media/s2c-app-moviefone.gif").linkUrl("http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/6986").emailHint().department("S2CW: www.moviefone.com: Moviefone for BlackBerry").sendColorDark("#660000").sendColorLight("#CC0000").disclaimer("Message and data rates may apply. By clicking Send, you represent that you are the account holder for the number you provided (or have the account holder`s permission to receive a text message) and agree that the AOL Terms and Privacy Policy apply. Send <b>HELP</b> to 73456 or click Help below for more info. To stop messages to your phone anytime, send <b>STOP</b> to 73456").helpUrl("http://aoltxt.com/FAQ").help("Terms").show();){kind=link}