What do "I Got Rhythm," "The Maltese Falcon," and "The Little Engine That Could" have in common? They all went into the ...

Books featuring a trio of iconic detectives - Nancy Drew, Sam Spade and Miss Marple - are also entering the public domain this year.

The 95-year copyright on these classic characters has expired, and that means creators can use and repurpose them without permission or payment.

In 1941, one of the best leading stars of Hollywood's Golden Age left audiences with a perfect ending that defined the detective genre forever.

From classics like The Maltese Falcon to new-age hits like Knives Out, these iconic mystery movies set a template that many others have followed.

Northern Arizona University and the Sedona International Film Festival are partnering to present The Classics, a monthly classic film series on the third Thursdays of January, March and April, 2026.

Laguna Playhouse presents a humorous, hard-boiled world premiere mystery with The Maltese Falcon, adapted by Matthew Salazar-Thompson and directed by Todd Nielsen. This stage version of Dashiell ...

Here’s a quick quiz about some cultural icons on the verge of experiencing a kind of rebirth: 1. What was the original storyline of the Dagwood and Blondie comics? 2. What was Blondie’s maiden name? 3 ...