P. Gregory Springer, film critic and columnist for the online magazine Smile Politely, will introduce [The Maltese Falcon], which stars Humphrey Bogart as Detective Sam Spade [Bogart’s first heroic role] plus Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet.
Hey, I know that guy! Check out The Big Read website for more details. The Maltese Falcon will be shown for free at the Virginia Theatre next Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.).