Category Archives: Mike Shayne

Just Off Broadway (1942)

Posted on February 23, 2016 by vintage45

Welcome to the amateur hour. This sixth entry in the Mike Shayne series is a disgrace to Brett Halliday’s creation. As a fan of the book series I was disgusted with how the hard boiled character was trashed. The preceding … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Wouldn’t Die (1942)

Posted on February 11, 2016 by vintage45

Fifth entry in the Mike Shane series. No Mary Beth Hughes this time. The movie is based on “No Coffin For The Corpse” by Clayton Rawson. It’s part of his “The Great Merlini” series. No way this should have ever … Continue reading →

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Blue,White And Perfect (1942)

Posted on January 28, 2016 by vintage45

Fourth entry in the Mike Shayne series. This one is based on a story by Borden Chase. The only similarity to the original Brett Halliday book series is the name Mick Shayne. The movie continues the running gag of Mary … Continue reading →

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Dressed To Kill (1941)

Posted on January 19, 2016 by vintage45

Third entry in the Mike Shayne series. It’s based on the novel “The Dead Take No Bows” by Richard Burke. This is so far removed from the way Brett Halliday created the character that fans of the book series won’t … Continue reading →

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Sleepers West (1941)

Posted on January 10, 2016 by vintage45

Second entry in the Mike Shayne series. It’s not based on any of the Brett Halliday novels but instead is from the 1933 book “Sleepers East” by Frederick Nebel.  This is a big improvement over the first one. There’s still … Continue reading →

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Michael Shayne:Private Detective (1940)

Posted on December 29, 2015 by vintage45

Based on “The Private Practice Of Michael Shayne” by series creator Brett Halliday. I’ve read the series twice over the years and was disappointed the film makers moved the location from Miami to L.A. Since that’s done all the time … Continue reading →

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Michael Shayne (1960-61)

Posted on August 12, 2010 by vintage45

Brett Hallidays’ tough as nails detective comes to life. Good to see Richard Denning as Shayne. I never bought Lloyd Nolan in the movie version. Herbert Rudley is Miami police chief Will Gentry. Jerry Paris is Mike’s best friend, reporter … Continue reading →

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Dividend On Death-Brett Halliday (1939)

Posted on July 12, 2010 by vintage45

This is the first in the long running Mike Shayne series. Shayne is a tough guy with a big taste for cognac and trouble.  This debut features a stolen painting and a creepy doctor along with an asortment of hoods. … Continue reading →

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