A possible explanation lies with foxs conception of the shayne persona. Michael shayne, private detective 1941 a private eye lloyd nolan follows a racing officials gambling debutante daughter marjorie weaver into danger. In the fall of 1946, the show went national for a year. In sleepers west 1941, hes on the right track when he accompanies a murder.
The film michael shayne private detective 1940 was the first in a series of 12 films. We point you in the right direction and youre free to expand on it, extend it, use it however it best advances your efforts. No doubt about it, the episodes about the red haired detective are all very entertaining. Mutual did it again in 1948, titled the new adventures of michael shayne, starring the hunky movie star jeff chandler. In private detective, a gag backfires when an attempt to scare a gambling heiress straight results in a murder with shayne s gun at the scene of the crime.
Private detective michael shayne is back for another whodunit. In 1939, miamibased private detective michael shayne was first published in paperbacks. Michael shayne is a private detective who freelances for cases and he stumbles upon two people murdered in an apartment above a theatre. Hard to believe, but in the 1940s, author brett halliday outsold both raymond chandler and dashiell hammett as a writer of detective fiction. Michael shayne, private detective lloyd nolan marjorie weaver walter abel 1941 a private eye lloyd nolan follows a racing officials gambling debutante daughter marjorie weaver into danger. Emil newman full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Raymond chandler, without a doubt is one of the pioneering figure responsible for the progress of hardboiled crime in the 20th century. It is based on brett hallidays novel the private practice of michael shayne. Radio shows featuring private eyes includes podcasts actually, that heading is a bit of a misnomer. Michael shayne is a fictional private detective character created during the late 1930s by writer brett halliday. In 1940, michael shayne, private detective, the first of a what would turn out to be a long string of films, was released with lloyd nolan playing shayne as a cocky, wisecracking chucklehead.
The character appeared in a series of seven films starring lloyd nolan for twentieth century fox, five films from the lowbudget producers releasing corporation with hugh beaumont, a radio series under a variety of titles between 1944 and 1953. It stars lloyd nolan as michael shayne, a manhattan private detective, and its pretty damned funny. This is one of the very few mike shayne movies that was actually based on a mike. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In addition, twice a month, well post a public domain movie or tv mystery or detective show as a bonus. Part of a long series of michael shayne mysteries, 1941 s dressed to kill follows the good detective as hes.
The character appeared in a series of 7 films starring lloyd nolan for twentieth century fox, 4 films from the lowbudget producers releasing corporation with hugh beaumont, a radio series under a variety of titles between 1944 and 1953, and later in 19601961 in a 32episode nbc. The second book in this series by brett halliday is called the private practice of michael shayne. As michael shayne, private detective 1940 opens, the furniture from his office is being repossessed. Michael mike shayne is a fictional private detective character created during the late 1930s by writer brett halliday, a pseudonym of da. The detective doesnt think that she did it, but it doesnt look good for her regardless. Walter maher, more popularly known as wally maher, was an american actor born in ohio. Apr 09, 2012 being one of the most prolific categories during the golden age of radio, the airwaves were stuffed full with detective, police and suspense stories shows about licensed and unlicensed private eyes, insurance investigators, police detectives, amateur sleuths from little known characters such as philo vance to giant detective legends such as sherlock holmes. The scared cathy calls in fasttalking private detective mike shayne lloyd nolan and, since her. It was so refreshing to see lloyd as a young man and playing such a lighthearted character. Old time radio shows for android free download and. He is the detective, not because of professional interest, but personal interest. Private detective was the first of foxs popular series of crime bmovies based on the novels of brett halliday.
Jack williams was the best friend of vietnam veteran and detective mike. The second radio series was the new adventures of michael shayne, produced by. Michael shayne the great detectives of old time radio. The complete prc michael shayne mystery collection dvd. Shayne is an amazing and dashing detective, who has the assignments to carry out. Michael shayne, private detective michael shayne 1940. The shows listed below are a combination of oldtime radio, newtime radio, straighttoaudio dramitizations and web broadcasts. This is a very entertaining series and affords lloyd nolan a charismatic part as mike shayne, streetwise private eye. Michael shayne private detective private detective. He vows that he will find who did it so that phyllis is either proved innocent or proved guilty. But i wouldnt go as far as calling sleepers west a film noir. Michael shayne, private detective 1940 full movie youtube. Hallidays wisecracking private eye michael shayne was featured in 77 novels published between 1939 and 1977 50. Private detective phyllis brighton 1940 murder over new york patricia shaw.
This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1940 movies 1940. Rent dressed to kill 1941 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Private detective from 1940 mike shayne paperback illustration october 30th 1944 spot ad for mutuals michael shayne, detective spot ad for november 27th 1944 episode of michael shayne, private detective highlights the shows first phyllis, glamorous louise arthur. Michael shayne private detective 1940, all with lloyd nolan, from 20th century fox. Michael shayne is a fictional private detective which came alive in the year 1930s and was the creation of brett halliday. Michael mike shayne is a fictional private detective character created during the late 1930s by. Radio detective story hour 4the case of antony carrell. Lloyd nolan marjorie weaver walter abel 1941 a private eye lloyd nolan follows a racing officials gambling debutante daughter marjorie weaver into danger.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Hes a workingclass mug his office is in his hat, his home is in his car, he remarks, usually down on his luck and short on cash. Between 1940 and 1942, twentieth century fox released seven films starring lloyd nolan as michael shayne. Watch i, the jury 1982 full movie online, stream free i, the jury 123movies. Read dividend on death to find out what happens in the end. This entry, however, is not based on any of the scores of shayne pulps written by brett halliday, but on a novel by frederick nebel, notable as the first star writer of the. This second entry in 20th centuryfoxs michael shayne series was a remake of the 1932 fox romantic drama sleepers east. Sleepers west is a 1941 drama film directed by eugene forde and starring lloyd nolan and lynn bari this second entry in 20th centuryfoxs michael shayne series was a remake of the 1934 fox romantic drama sleepers east from the novel sleepers east 1933 by frederick nebel. Michael shayne, private detective is a 1940 american mystery film directed by eugene forde and starring lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver and joan valerie. The character appeared in a series of seven films starring lloyd nolan for twentieth century fox, four films from the lowbudget producers releasing corporation with hugh beaumont, a radio series under a variety of titles between 1944 and 1953, and later in 19601961 in a. Michael shayne, the reckless, redheaded irishman was a popular hardboiled detective created by american crime novelist brett halliday. Net work library is a free resource for old time radio otr fans. Private detective online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english.
In the original, the detective character was peripheral, but this changed once michael shayne lloyd nolan was written in as the leading character. Its also the first film in the shayne series that ive ever seen. Michael shayne, private detective 1942 disc 1 side b. The adventures of michael shayne, private detective. A location number of 111 indicates i have the show in my collection, but they havent yet been assigned a location number. Since then, ive watched videos of much of his work, and hes totally believable no matter what kind of character hes playing.
Sep 03, 2011 being one of the most prolific categories during the golden age of radio, the airwaves were stuffed full with detective, police and suspense stories shows about licensed and unlicensed private eyes, insurance investigators, police detectives, amateur sleuths from little known characters such as philo vance to giant detective legends such as sherlock holmes. The ultimate guide to raymond chandler books and movies. Did shaynes friend larry kincaid use it to murder the blackmailing lawyer. It was the first in a series of michael shayne films starring nolan. The biggest names in hollywood and broadway recorded for afrs during the war years, the american forces network can trace its origins back to may 26, 1942, when the war department established the armed forces radio service afrs. In this entry in the michael shayne detective series, the smartalec sleuth is at the altar with his bride when shots ring out from a nearby theater. Wisecracking private eye michael shayne was featured in 69 novels published between 1939 and 1977. The following episodes star wally maher as micheal shayne, cathy lewis as phyllis knight and joe forte as lieutenant farraday. Michael shayne, private detective 1940 full movie nostalgic art studio.
Org is a free, noncommercial project with the goal of preserving selected paperbased cultural artifacts for future generations of readers, in the form of cover images in jpg format, and, where available, complete covertocover scans in pdf format. For any fans of the detective genre, this series really is a hallmark of the form, setting up many of the staples of the time. The definitive michael shayne radio log with wally maher, jeff. Private detective 1940 eugene forde, lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver, joan valerie, comedy, mystery, drama november 8, 2017 millionaire sportsman hiram brighton hires gumshoe michael shayne to keep his spoiled daughter phyllis away from.
The adventures of michael shayne, private detective old. Shayne is a handsome detective, married to phyllis shayne. Private detective collection 1 dvd region 1 us import ntsc. This post was written for movies silentlys sleuthathon. Rent dressed to kill 1941 starring lloyd nolan and mary beth hughes on dvd and bluray. Michael mike shayne is a fictional private detective character created during the late 1930s by writer brett halliday. Lloyd nolan full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. In addition to what authors such as dashiell hammett had created he added a literary angle to it, polished it and gave it a unique voice. I watched dressed to kill 1941 on the fox movie channels on demand menu. Then i got a dvd of some of his michael shayne movies and was blown away by the first one, michael shayne. Overview of michael shayne, private detective, 1941, directed by eugene forde, with lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver, joan valerie, at turner classic movies. Did shayne s friend larry kincaid use it to murder the blackmailing lawyer. Private detective 1940 eugene forde, lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver, joan valerie, comedy, mystery, drama november 8, 2017 millionaire sportsman hiram brighton hires gumshoe michael shayne to keep his spoiled daughter phyllis away from racetrack betting windows and roulette wheels. This time, the bodies of an actress and a broadway producer turn up at the site of michael s wedding, much to the dismay of his bridetobe.
I would have sworn i had seen it before, as a movie or tv show, but no, i had recently read the novel and it stuck in my mind. The amount of humor and goodnatured ribbing in sleepers west might have something to do with it. Michael shayne, private detective 1941 movie moviefone. Be sure to check out the rest of the contributions for plenty of mystery and fun. What will become of the private practice of michael shayne. The clock film wikipedia, the free encyclopedia soldier joe allen is on a twoday leave in new york, and there he meets alice. The writers had a wide grasp of their task and produced some excellent tongue firmly in cheek humour. Hear classic music from michael shayne, private detective, 1941, directed by eugene forde, with lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver, joan valerie, at tcm. It was the title of a series of 12 films starring lloyd nolan, a radio series under a variety of names, between 1944 and 1953, and later in 19601961, a 32 episode nbc television series starring richard denning 19141998 in the title role. Sleepers west 1941 dressed to kill 1941 blue, white and perfect 1942. Despite the fact that sleepers west is largely ignored and forgotten, as is the entire shayne series, one must wonder why it receives so little attention. After phyllis slips away and continues her compulsive gambling, shayne fakes the murder of her gambler boyfriend, who is also romancing the daughter of. We have over 12,000 otr shows available for instant listening.
The definitive michael shayne radio log with wally maher. Michael mike shayne is a fictional private detective character created during the late 1930s by writer brett halliday, a pseudonym of davis dresser. This is a magic lantern coming attraction slide projected on the screen of a theater during intermission to advertise a feature film which would be appearing soon. Private detective millionaire sportsman hiram brighton hires gumshoe michael shayne to keep his spoiled daughter phyllis away from racetrack betting windows and roulette wheels.
Later, an nbctv series from 19601961, with 32 episodes starred richard denning as the title character, michael shayne. This is actually a close adaptation of the novel, the private practice of michael shayne. Mar 16, 2007 all four of them star lloyd nolan, whom youd never go too far wrong by casting him as a semidownonhis heels private eye, but as vince says, the perfect fellow would have been ken tobey. This second film in the michael shayne series was released on march 14, 1941, exactly eight months before i wake up screaming, a film i do think of as film noir. Shayne is a somewhat ethically dubious character and is first and foremost out for himself, even if he winds up doing good. Michael shayne comic book plus free and legal public. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The shayne character would go on to appear in 69 novels, plus a longrunning mystery magazineand in 1941, was brought to the silver screen in paramounts michael shayne, private detective, an adaptation of dividend of death that starred lloyd nolan, and paved the way for six additional bmysteries to follow. The comedic elements of the novels, such as they were, were definitely played up, with shayne and phyllis going at it in madcap screwball fashion, and. It was remade in 1990 with gene hackman under the same title and credited the 52 film as the source.
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