A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.

Humphrey Bogartas Samuel Spade
Mary Astoras Brigid O'Shaughnessy
Gladys Georgeas Iva Archer
Peter Lorreas Joel Cairo
Barton MacLaneas Lt. of Detectives Dundy
Lee Patrickas Effie Perine
Sydney Greenstreetas Kasper Gutman
Ward Bondas Detective Tom Polhaus
Jerome Cowanas Miles Archer
Elisha Cook Jr.as Wilmer Cook