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Philip Marlowe ( / ˈmɑːrloʊ /) is a fictional character created by Raymond Chandler who was characteristic of the hardboiled crime fiction genre. The genre originated in the 1920s, notably in Black Mask magazine, in which Dashiell Hammett 's The Continental Op and Sam Spade first appeared.
Feb 17, 2023 · Learn about the different actors who have portrayed the iconic detective Philip Marlowe in film adaptations of Raymond Chandler's novels. From Dick Powell to Liam Neeson, see how each actor brought their own style and interpretation to the role.
Jan 21, 2024 · Collider reviews 10 movies based on Raymond Chandler's iconic detective character, from the classics of the 1940s to the 2023 remake. Find out which films are the best and worst adaptations of Philip Marlowe.
Philip Marlowe, fictional character, the protagonist of seven novels by Raymond Chandler. Marlowe is a hard-boiled private detective working in the seamy underworld of Los Angeles from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye is an American mystery series that aired on HBO in the United States from April 16, 1983, through June 3, 1986, and on ITV in the United Kingdom. The series features Powers Boothe as Raymond Chandler 's title character , and was the first drama produced for HBO. [2]
Sep 2, 2007 · CBS cast Gerald Mohr to star as Philip Marlowe, with Roy Rowan as announcer. Philip Marlowe, being a loner, was really the only regular character, but throughout the three years the series ran a long string of high-quality supporting Hollywood actors appeared on the show.
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye: With Powers Boothe, Billy Kearns, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Ken Pogue. Private detective Philip Marlowe solves many crimes in Los Angeles during the 1930s.
