(Howard Hawks, US 1946, 116 min.)

This adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s legendary detective novel stars Humphrey Bogart (in his second collaboration with Lauren Bacall) as Philip Marlowe. Forget the convoluted plot co-scripted by William Faulkner—just revel in the thick film noir atmosphere and watch the sexy sparks fly between the two leads! Held back by Warner Brothers until 1946 when the film was recut, this restored 1945 version will be followed by a short documentary about the two versions. New 35mm print!