Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartPhilip Marlowe

Lauren BacallVivian Sternwood Rutledge

John RidgelyEddie Mars

Martha VickersCarmen Sternwood

Louis Jean HeydtJoe Brody

Charles WaldronGeneral Sternwood

Regis ToomeyChief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Sonia DarrinAgnes Lowzier (uncredited)