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11. Dick Powell's fabulous, surprise portrayal of Phillip Marlowe.

Sun Mar 23, 2025, 08:47 AM

Mar 23

Nobody ever saw that one coming---Dick Powell, out-Bogey-ing Bogart with the best Marlowe job, ever.

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