Category Archives: Mystery Films

Cats in Mysteries

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Millie

I’ve noticed that today’s cozy mystery book covers often feature a cat as part of the art. Many times, the cat pictured is there for decoration and does not play a role in the story. In other books, the cat … Continue reading →

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Leslie Charteris–Creator of The Saint

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Millie

Those of us who love mysteries are living in a splendid time. There are so many channels and streaming options available to help the mystery lover, like you, find a movie or a television show representing the genre. One of … Continue reading →

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John P. Marquand’s Mr. Moto

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Millie

What Pulitzer Prize winning author of satirical novels also created one of the most memorable spy detectives in both books and films? The answer is−John P. Marquand. John P. Marquand won the Pulitzer Prize for The Late George Apley (1938). … Continue reading →

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Film Noir

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Millie

Film Noir is French for Black Film. Classic Film Noir generally refers to a period of Hollywood film making between 1940 through the 1950’s. It’s believed its cinematic style was influenced by German Expressionism which featured bold artistic styling including … Continue reading →

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