Production The film's storyline was written by Dashiell Hammett based on his characters Nick and Nora, but not on a particular novel or short story. Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich wrote the original screenplay.
Production The film's storyline was written by Dashiell Hammett based on his characters Nick and Nora, but not on a particular novel or short stor.y Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich wrote the original screenplay.