Who was Dashiell Hammett?
Q: Who was Dashiell Hammett?
A: Dashiell Hammett was an American author of crime fiction, a screenplay writer, and political activist.
Q: Which characters did Dashiell Hammett create?
A: Dashiell Hammett created characters such as Sam Spade (The Maltese Falcon), Nick and Nora Charles (The Thin Man), and the Continental Op (Red Harvest and The Dain Curse).
Q: What was the influence of Hammett's novels and stories on film?
A: Hammett's novels and stories had a large influence on film.
Q: How is Dashiell Hammett regarded in the world of mystery writers?
A: Dashiell Hammett is now widely regarded as one of the finest mystery writers of all time.
Q: Which of Hammett's novels was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels published between 1923 and 2005?
A: Hammett's 1929 novel Red Harvest was included in Time magazine's list.
Q: When was Dashiell Hammett born and when did he die?
A: Dashiell Hammett was born on May 27, 1894 and he died on January 10, 1961.
Q: What was Dashiell Hammett's profession other than writing?
A: Dashiell Hammett was also a political activist.
