Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer

8.4/10 · 129 votesJun 30, 199990 min

Ranked #2 of 7 in Season 13•+0.8 vs season avg

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A profile of an author as mysterious as some of his well-known detective stories.

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Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer

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Episode Summary

"Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer" is episode 6 of American Masters season 13. It scored 8.4/10 from 129 votes, ranking #2 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on June 30, 1999.

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