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General Sternwood (Character)
from The Big Sleep (1946)

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The Big Sleep -- Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a rich family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love.
The Big Sleep -- Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a rich family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love.

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  1. The Big Sleep (1978) Played by James Stewart

  2. The Big Sleep (1946) Played by Charles Waldron

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Based On Novel / Blackmail / Bookstore / Detective See more »

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From The Big Sleep (1946)
Philip Marlowe: Hmm.
General Sternwood: What does that mean?
Philip Marlowe: It means, hmm.
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