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INTRODUCTION The Maltese Falcon opens and the mysterious legend of the fabled treasure rolls up on the screen to set the stage: "In 1539, the Knights Templar of Malta, paid tribute to Charles V of Spain, by sending him a Golden Falcon encrusted from beak to claw with rarest jewels- - - - - but pirates seized the galley carrying this priceless token and the fate of the Maltese Falcon remains a mystery to this day." Thus starts this history-making movie starring Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade, and an equally impressive cast. The lights are low, you've got your pop and popcorn - let the movie begin ... Opening Scene
Footnote: Who are the Knights of Malta?
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