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Target: Harry (1969)

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Swing Your Lady (1938)
Poster is visible in the Archer murder scene.
The Great Lie (1941)
Theater marquee displays title, just before Wilmer makes first appearance.

Referenced in 

Flash Forward: Maltese Chicken (TV Episode)
Title reference
Breakdowns of 1941 (1941) (Short)
Blooper out-takes
Footsteps in the Dark (1941)
The black bird statuette is visible in Alan Hale's office
Dead Reckoning (1947)
Bogart's character in the 1947 film tells a woman that she killed someone "and you're going over for it", and in the same conversation he says "When a man's pal is killed, he's supposed to do something about it." (The quotes may not be verbatim.) Both lines and are very similar to lines of his in the earlier film, as are the story reasons why they are said.
Dopey Dicks (1950) (Short)
private eye named "Sam Shovel" parodies "Sam Spade"
Stardust in Your Eyes (1953) (Short)
Slavin does impressions of both Peter Lorre and Sidney Greenstreet from "Maltese Falcon."
The Dick Van Dyke Show: Hustling the Hustler (1962) (TV Episode)
Laura Petrie says she wants to watch The Maltese Falcon on TV
Secret Agent: The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove (1965) (TV Episode)
Francis de Wolff is doing an impression of Sydney Greenstreet as Kaspar Gutman in The Maltese Falcon. Several of his lines are in the Hammett style, and de Wolff delivers them in a good Greenstreet impression.
Get Smart: Casablanca (1966) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by Max
The Monkees: Son of a Gypsy (1966) (TV Episode)
The plot concerns the Maltese Vulture.
Body Fever (1969)
This film is advertised on a marquee.
The Steagle (1971)
Pulp (1972)
Lookalikes of Bogey and Lorre mention the falcon.
That Certain Summer (1972) (TV Movie)
Copy of the black bird is used as a gift.
Mary Tyler Moore: Put on a Happy Face (1973) (TV Episode)
Rhoda says she's going to a Humphrey Bogart marathon -- they're showing three films, including "The Maltese Falcon."
Kojak: Girl in the River (1973) (TV Episode)
Title mentioned by 'The Answer Man' on the radio Stavros and Kojak listen to
Chinatown (1974)
Night Moves (1975)
One of the characters likens Harry to Sam Spade.
I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now? (1975)
Clarice tells her attorney how she and Jordan imitated characters from this film.
Adiós Amigo (1976)
Sherlock Holmes in New York (1976) (TV Movie)
Charlie's Angels: Angels at Sea (1977) (TV Episode)
Gorshin speaks several of the film's lines as Sydney Greenstreet's Kaspar Gutman character.
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour: Episode #1.5 (1977) (TV Episode)
Rich Little does an impression of Peter Lorre and demands Cindy to give him the Maltese Falcon.
Double Your Pleasure (1978)
A poster is visible.
China Cat (1978)
a statue of the Maltese Falcon is featured in China Cat
Champagne for Breakfast (1980)
Poster for film seen on wall.
Fade to Black (1980)
Poster is shown.
Serena: An Adult Fairytale (1980)
Actress China Leigh remarks, "It's time I gave her some of the stuff that dreams are made of."
Hammett (1982)
When Hammett sits down to look in his big dictionary, a Maltese falcon statuette is standing on a table next to him.
Blade Runner (1982)
Fame: And the Winner Is.... (1982) (TV Episode)
Bruno says Humphrey Bogart made a good Sam Spade
Mazes and Monsters (1982) (TV Movie)
A poster is in Jay Jay's dorm room.
Remington Steele: Steele Flying High (1983) (TV Episode)
References plot elements, dialogue. Mentions Sam Spade.
Skin on Skin (1983)
A poster is visible on a wall.
Remington Steele: Steele Away with Me: Part 1 (1983) (TV Episode)
Mentioned in the dialogue.
Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link (1984) (Video)
"All it was missing was the Maltese Falcon."
Treasure: In Search of the Golden Horse (1984)
Elisha Cook's character hides the falcon under a map.
The A-Team: The Maltese Cow (1984) (TV Episode)
'Mack' Murdock talks like Sam Spade and repeatedly mentions the 'Maltese Cow.'
Petit Con (1984)
Riptide: Raiders of the Lost Sub (1984) (TV Episode)
One character introduces herself as 'Brigid O'Shaughnessy' and has a Maltese falcon statuette.
Sesión continua (1984)
The film is mentioned in a conversation.
Remington Steele: Cast in Steele (1984) (TV Episode)
Steele compares the psychopath Peter Lorre played in this film to the one who may be trying to kill Virginia Mayo.
Hi-de-Hi!: Raffles (1984) (TV Episode)
When Ted mentions different actors who were in 'Casablanca', he mentions Sydney Greenstreet, and one of the twins points out he was in 'The Maltese Falcon' too.
Final Justice (1985)
Explorers (1985)
Too Close for Comfort: No Deposit, No Return (1985) (TV Episode)
Henry recites some of Bogart's dialogue from the film.
Kate & Allie: The Maltese Chotchke (1985) (TV Episode)
Referenced in the title.
Remington Steele: Steele, Inc. (1986) (TV Episode)
Mulch tells his branch detectives to go see the Maltese Falcon. The plot is also referenced on a separate occasion.
Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)
Poster on the wall.
Siskel & Ebert: Who Framed Roger Rabbit/Aria/The Great Outdoors (1988) (TV Episode)
Roger Ebert mentions that Ted Turner has already shown a Colorized version of it.
Brain Damage (1988)
Referenced in the scene in which Alymer's past is discussed.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
Eddie Valiant has a replica of the Falcon in his office.
Quest for Glory I: So You Want to Be a Hero (1989) (Video Game)
At the room of the brigand leader, when looking at the black bird statue, the game message says "Used to belong to Bogey" - presumably referring to Humphrey Bogart and the film "The Maltese Falcon".
Relentless (1989)
Poster seen in Todd Arthur's apartment.
Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire (1990) (Video Game)
When the hero steals the black bird statue, he wonders "Is this the stuff dreams are made of?" - a reference to the last line in the film.
Tiny Toon Adventures: Wake Up Call of the Wild (1990) (TV Episode)
Plucky has a "Maltese Falcon" poster in his bedroom.
L.A. Story (1991)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mighty Jack (1991) (TV Episode)
Crow: "Sam Spade's office!"
Cape Fear (1991)
Mentions Sam Spade when listing privste detectives
Cool World (1992)
Stay Tuned (1992)
Animaniacs: We're No Pigeons/Whistle Stop Mindy/Katie Ka-Boom: The Broken Date (1994) (TV Episode)
Referenced in the opening credits
One Hundred and One Nights (1995)
cited under its French name Le faucon maltais
Animaniacs: Deduces Wild/Rest in Piece/U.N. Me (1995) (TV Episode)
Yakko pulls the Maltese Falcon out of the bag of items he, Wakko, and Dot have found on their scavenger hunt.
Se7en (1995)
Bogart: The Untold Story (1996) (TV Movie)
subtitle on clip
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man: Noir Gang (1996) (TV Episode)
Referenced by name during Cornfed's case wrap-up.
Murder, She Wrote: Murder Among Friends (1996) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by Jessica.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Mole People (1997) (TV Episode)
Mike: "Sam Spade, archeologist."
Fallout: A Post-Nuclear Role-Playing Game (1997) (Video Game)
A bar in the game is called The Maltese Falcon
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Scene with poisoned drink recalls earlier film.
Where's Marlowe? (1998)
referenced in film
The Best of Film Noir (1999) (Video)
Poster shown.
Man of the Century (1999)
Johnny says "When you're slapped, you'll take it and like it."
The Magic Hour (1999)
Detective has to look for a mysterious statue.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Final Justice (1999) (TV Episode)
Crow refers to the Maltese people as "makers of falcons."
The Longest Journey (1999) (Video Game)
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000) (TV Movie)
Referenced by name.
The West Wing: In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part II (2000) (TV Episode)
C.J. sarcastically asks if Roger Becker thinks any of his films were as good as "The Maltese Falcon."
Swordfish (2001)
The Breed (2001)
Max Payne (2001) (Video Game)
Who Is Cletis Tout? (2001)
Mentioned by Critical Jim.
Saturday Night Live: John Goodman/Ja Rule (2001) (TV Episode)
Poster on wall in Home Pregnancy test commercial
Saturday Night Live: Billy Bob Thornton/Creed (2001) (TV Episode)
Poster on wall in Home Pregnancy test commercial
Chaos (2002)
"We are the stuff dreams are made of."
The World of 'Minority Report': An Introduction (2002) (Video)
Mentioned by John Williams
The Singing Detective (2003)
Presence of the titular statuette.
The United States of Leland (2003)
Film title seen on theater's billboard, when Leland is in NYC during a flashback scene.
A Detective Story (2003) (Short)
The Animatrix (2003)
The Fairly OddParents: Where's Wanda/Imaginary Gary (2003) (TV Episode)
A poster at the Movies Nite says "The Maltese Chicken"
Replay (2003)
Dialogue between Sam Spade and Wilmer is quoted.
NCIS: High Seas (2003) (TV Episode)
mentioned in episode
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
The black bird statue from "The Maltese Falcon" can be seen on a shelf in the Warner Bros. boardroom.
NCIS: Minimum Security (2003) (TV Episode)
Mentioned as another film featuring Elisha Cook.
National Treasure (2004)
In the treasure room, a large statue of a falcon can be seen.
Charmed: Charmed Noir (2004) (TV Episode)
All the characters are after the Burmese Falcon, Sam Malone is mentioned and there's a shop called "Bogey's Apparel".
Anonymous Rex (2004) (TV Movie)
Dialogue references "a Maltese falcon."
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies (2005) (TV Movie)
A movie poster can be seen in the background of the EPT commercial
Brick (2005)
In both movies, the protagonist says to the femme fatale following a moment of softness, "Now you are dangerous."
Veronica Mars: Weapons of Class Destruction (2005) (TV Episode)
"Well, that Maltese falcon is still eluding us."
Broken Flowers (2005)
Don mentions Sam Spade.
Russian Dolls (2005)
"Celia is the stuff dreams are made of."
Bowser Makes a Movie (2005)
Example of film noir listed on the chalkboard.
Hoot (2006)
"That is the stuff that food and beverage industry legends are made of."
Garfield 2 (2006)
"It's the stuff dreams are made of."
Joey: Joey and the Critic (2006) (TV Episode)
Jimmy mentions it in the office.
Shock to the System (2006)
Detective looks at replica of the Maltese Falcon.
Monk: Mr. Monk, Private Eye (2006) (TV Episode)
When Stottlemeyer and Disher first walk into Monk's new office, Stottlemeyer says with a Humphrey Bogart-style accent, "I'm looking for Sam Spade."
The Hottest State (2006)
"the stuff that dreams are made of"
Flushed Away (2006)
Roddy's DVD collection includes "The Maltese Budgie."
Corner Gas: Blog River (2006) (TV Episode)
Wanda talks Oscar into throwing the horseshoes match by saying, "You're taking the fall for Thursby ... I was getting a little worked up."
Veronica Mars: Hi, Infidelity (2006) (TV Episode)
Seen on a marquee at the Noir fest that Keith Mars attends.
The Midgard Serpent (2007) (Short)
The main character is a fan of the film.
D-I-M, Deus in Machina (2007) (Short)
Lutz quotes the film. ("The stuff dreams are made of").
Sands of Oblivion (2007) (TV Movie)
Maltese Falcon replica is talked about.
The Game Plan (2007)
"This is the stuff that legends are made of."
Behind the Riverside (2007) (Video)
Sam Spade is mentioned.
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) (Video)
Title is mentioned.
Hollywood Mouth (2008)
Mentioned by Berlyn.
The Maltese Murder Mystery (2008)
Inspiration for lead character's last name, and consequently, the title.
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008) (TV Movie)
One-sheet poster shown.
Patiently Wasting (2008) (Short)
Mentioned
Dark Reel (2008)
"This is the stuff of dreams."
NCIS: Capitol Offense (2008) (TV Episode)
DiNozzo: "It's a Smith & Wesson .32 kit... just like the 'gat' Bogie was packing at the Maltese Falcon" Then, in a Humphrey Bogart impression, he continues, "It's the stuff... dreams are made of."
General Hospital: Episode #1.11827 (2009) (TV Episode)
Sam Spade mentioned
Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1 - Launch of the Screaming Narwhal (2009) (Video Game)
D'Oro: "It's the stuff that dreams are made of! Porcelain dreams!"
Bollywood Hero: Episode #1.2 (2009) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by Chris Kattan
The Simpsons: Homer the Whopper (2009) (TV Episode)
A comic book store is called "The Maltese Vulcan."
90210: Women's Intuition (2009) (TV Episode)
Title mentioned by Sasha
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.156 (2010) (TV Episode)
Subject of a $400 clue in the category "Bogey Men"
Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Semifinal 2 (2010) (TV Episode)
Subject of a $1,600 clue in the category "Directors' First Features"
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.154 (2010) (TV Episode)
Reference in a $500 question
RiffTrax Live: Reefer Madness (2010)
Bill: "I'll go see what Sam Spade has to say."
Mafia II (2010) (Video Game)
There is a restaurant in the game, called The Maltese Falcon.
Fringe: Amber 31422 (2010) (TV Episode)
"Something that dreams are made of"
Professional Courtesy (2011) (Short)
Mentioned in dialogue.
Castle: Slice of Death (2011) (TV Episode)
"Sam Spade" is used as a code word by a drug ring, and Monica mentions the film by name.
L.A. Noire (2011) (Video Game)
One of the 50 gold film reels you can find.
The Young and the Restless: Cane's Lost Letter Reveals a Shocking Truth (2011) (TV Episode)
One of the DVDs Sofia collects for Lily.
General Hospital: Episode #1.12346 (2011) (TV Episode)
mentioned by Anthony
Pretty Little Liars: Stolen Kisses (2012) (TV Episode)
title visible on the poster for the Rosewood Film Noir Festival
White Collar: Parting Shots (2012) (TV Episode)
Mozzie (about Neal): "Man's got something on his mind beside his hat."
General Hospital: Episode #1.12689 (2012) (TV Episode)
mentioned by Maxie
Warehouse 13: The Big Snag (2013) (TV Episode)
Quoted in dialogue

Featured in 

The Incubus (1982)
Siskel & Ebert: Hollywood's New Vandalism (1986) (TV Episode)
A clip is shown. Roger Ebert cites it as a movie about to be colorized.
The 58th Annual Academy Awards (1986) (TV Special)
John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick (1989)
Bogart scenes with Astor and Greenstreet.
The Siskel & Ebert 500th Anniversary Special (1989) (TV Movie)
Clip is shown. Roger Ebert talks about seeing it for the first time.
Stay Tuned (1992)
100 Years at the Movies (1994) (TV Movie)
Clean Slate (1994)
Plays on TV in Pogue's loft.
Siskel & Ebert: Villains: So Bad, They're Good (1995) (TV Episode)
Clips are shown spotlighting Kasper Gutman.
The Celluloid Closet (1995)
Spade meets Cairo.
Bogart: The Untold Story (1996) (TV Movie)
clips with Mary Astor and others
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart (1997) (TV Movie)
The theatrical trailer is shown.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998) (TV Special)
This film is #23 on the list.
Glorious Technicolor (1998) (TV Movie)
Clip shown
The Best of Film Noir (1999) (Video)
Clips shown.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV Special)
This film is #26 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005) (TV Special)
The quote "The stuff that dreams are made of." is #14 on the list.
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006) (Video)
Clips shown.
The Brothers Warner (2007)
film clip
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) (TV Movie)
This film is #31 on the list.
AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008) (TV Movie)
This film is #6 on the "Mystery" list.
The Rules of Film Noir (2009) (TV Movie)
Clips shown and discussed
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Cop Out/The Crazies/A Prophet (2010) (TV Episode)
Worst Best Picture nominee.
American Grindhouse (2010)
Footage of this movie is shown.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Best of the Worst in Movies - Part 1 (2010) (TV Episode)
The Best of the Worst segment: Best Picture
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Robin Hood/Letters to Juliet/Just Wright (2010) (TV Episode)
Michael Caine's pick for his #5 favorite film
These Amazing Shadows (2011)
Clips from this film are shown in These Amazing Shadows.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.2 (2011) (TV Episode)
Clips shown
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.5 (2011) (TV Episode)
Clips shown
Vito (2011)
Clips featured.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.9 (2011) (TV Episode)
Clips shown

Spoofed in 

The Addams Family: Thing Is Missing (1965) (TV Episode)
Sam Diamond is a spoof of Sam Spade.
Honey West: How Brillig, O, Beamish Boy (1966) (TV Episode)
John McGiver plays a gruff-voiced, loquacious crime boss referred to as "The Fat Man" and Howard Dayton plays a neurotic character who seems to be a cross between Wilmer Cook and Joel Cairo.
Get Smart: Maxwell Smart, Private Eye (1967) (TV Episode)
Max imitates Sam Spade; Mr. Sidney and Mr. Peter are parodies of Peter Lorre and Sidney Greenstreet's characters.
The Avengers: Legacy of Death (1968) (TV Episode)
The characters of Sidney Street and Humbert Green are a spoof of Syndey Greenstreet who was in The Maltese Falcon (1941) The spoofed characters of Sidney Street and Humbert Green are after the Falcon.
Get Smart: Tequila Mockingbird (1969) (TV Episode)
Dietrick imitates Sidney Greenstreet's character from the film; the search for a statue of a bird
Scooby Doo, Where Are You!: That's Snow Ghost (1970) (TV Episode)
Messrs. Greenway and Leech are modeled on Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre from this movie
The Maltese Asparagus (1970)
Title and main character parody.
The Ghost Busters: The Maltese Monkey (1975) (TV Episode)
The Fat Man and Rabbit are spoofs on Greenstreet and Lorre's characters, here seeking the Maltese Monkey.
The Black Bird (1975)
Lee Patrick and Elisha cook reprise their roles.
Murder by Death (1976)
The character Sam Diamond is a spoof of Sam Spade.
Take Off (1978)
At the Blue Falcon (a club): A Bogie parody character asks where his bird is. He says, "That's the stuff that dreams are made of." He reads "The Maltese Falcon."
Dixie Ray Hollywood Star (1983)
Actor John Leslie mentions, "... the stuff wet dreams are made of".
Blonde Heat (The Case of the Maltese Dildo) (1985)
This is a spoof on this film.
Mathnet: The Mystery of the Maltese Pigeon (1987) (TV Episode)
the title, theme and macguffin are taken directly from this classic
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
The character of Sam Ace is a spoof of Sam Spade.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Big Goodbye (1988) (TV Episode)
Cyrus Redblock was based on the character of "Kasper Gutman", played by Sydney Greenstreet, and Felix Leech was based on Peter Lorre's "Joel Cairo".
The Maltese Phallus (1990)
Porn spoof of 1940's mystery.
Animaniacs: This Pun for Hire/Star Truck/Go Fish/Multiplication (1995) (TV Episode)
Spoofed un the "This Pun for Hire" segment.
Smoke Me (1997) (Video)
Porn parody, swapping out the falcon for a cigar spiced by an aphrodisiac.
A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
Guy Noir is a parody of Sam Spade.
42nd Street Forever: XXX-Treme Special Edition (2007) (Video)
The U.S. theatrical trailer for 'Blonde Heat (formerly "The Maltese Dildo")' spoofs this film.
Futurama: Law and Oracle (2011) (TV Episode)
Bender wants to steal the Maltese Liquor.

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