The books are the first ten in the incredibly popular p. The character appeared in a series of 12 films starring lloyd nolan, a radio series under a variety of. Be the first to ask a question about the private practice of michael shayne. He makes an interesting shayne, tough and no nonsense but one who has a whimsical side too. Aug 20, 2015 classics movies michael shayne private detective 1940 lloyd nolan, mar. After phyllis slips away and continues her compulsive gambling, shayne fakes the murder of her gambler boyfriend, who is also romancing the daughter of casino owner benny gordon, in order to. He crammed them all in a three year contract period. Michael shayne, private detective was the first of the mike shayne stories to go onto celluloid and it has both good and bad points. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The private practice of michael shayne the mike shayne mysteries book 2 kindle edition by halliday, brett. Lloyd nolan filled the lead role in michael shayne. With lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver, joan valerie, walter abel.
Brett hallidays flippant irishamerican private eye michael shayne was first brought to the screen by 20th centuryfox in 1940, with lloyd nolan cast to perfection as shayne. He is the detective, not because of professional interest, but personal interest. The pilot episode for the 196061 tv series michael shayne. The comedic elements of the novels, such as they were, were definitely played up, with shayne and phyllis going at it in madcap screwball fashion, and.
Michael shayne, private detective 1941 movie moviefone. Classics movies michael shayne private detective 1940. After gumshoe mike shayne is hired by a millionaire to keep his daughter away from gambling and gamblers, he becomes involved in the murder of a racetrack tout. The novels following the exploits of fictional private detective mike shayne have inspired. Twelve michael shayne detective flicks were made in total.
Ive not checked to see how many of the rest of them were, but in this case it was dividend on death holt, 1939. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Does anyone know if the pilot film mark stevens did for a michael shayne series exists anywhere. The story was used season for episode 8 and aired november 25, 1960.
The following episodes star wally maher as micheal shayne, cathy lewis as phyllis knight and joe forte as lieutenant farraday. There were several michael shayne movies starring lloyd nolan for twentieth century fox, and hugh beaumont for the lowbudget producers releasing corporation. In 1940, michael shayne, private detective, the first of a what would turn out to be a long string of films, was released with lloyd nolan playing shayne as a cocky, wisecracking chucklehead. Weve just added ten of brett hallidays famous mike shayne novels to our ebook collection. Michael shayne, private detective 12 november 1946. Join facebook to connect with shayne michael and others you may know. Includes a pitch to potential sponsors from star richard denning. The character appeared in a series of seven films starring lloyd nolan for twentieth century fox, five films from the lowbudget producers. Judge thurman shot 19470114 the rest of the episodes star jeff chandler as michael shayne, series syndicated by don w sharp and directed by bill rousseau. As michael shayne, private detective 1940 opens, the furniture from his office is being repossessed. The first series of michael shayne adventures aired over the west coast mutual network as michael shayne private detective and starred wally maher as the lead. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Millionaire sportsman hiram brighton hires gumshoe michael shayne to keep his spoiled daughter phyllis away from racetrack betting windows and roulette wheels.
Based on the novel dividend on death, by brett halliday. It officially had the shayne character in oakland rather than miami. Private detective 1940 eugene forde, lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver, joan valerie, comedy, mystery, drama november 8, 2017 millionaire sportsman hiram brighton hires gumshoe michael shayne to keep his spoiled daughter phyllis away from racetrack betting windows and roulette wheels. This is one of the very few mike shayne movies that was actually based on a mike shayne novel. Halliday is best known for creating the mike shayne detective series. Private detective collection 1 dvd region 1 us import ntsc.
Michael shayne, private detective the murder trial of. After gumshoe mike shayne is hired by a millionaire to keep his. Michael shayne, private detective volume 1 28 radio. Michael shayne, private detective was the first of seven shayne movies starring lloyd nolan. Shayne is an amazing and dashing detective, who has the assignments to carry out. The character appeared in a series of seven films starring lloyd nolan for twentieth century fox, five films from the lowbudget producers releasing corporation with hugh beaumont, a radio series under a variety of titles. Michael shayne is a fictional private detective which came alive in the year 1930s and was the creation of brett halliday. The private practice of michael shayne ebook by brett. After phyllis slips away and continues her compulsive gambling, shayne fakes the murder of her gambler boyfriend, who is also romancing the daughter of casino owner benny gordon, in order to frighten her. Brett halliday 19041977 was the primary pseudonym of american author davis dresser. Adapted into the film michael shayne, private detective, this classic pi novel is part of the longrunning mystery series that also inspired a 1940s radio show and translations around the world. The adventures of michael shayne, private detective old. Michael shayne novels by brett halliday now available. The private practice of michael shayne the mike shayne.
Elizabeth patterson is a doll as the aunt who loves to solve baffle book mysteries and tags along with shayne for thrills. The street cops would often discover a crime, then the detectives would investigate. In the second book, the private private practice of michael shayne, the later character begins to emerge. Michael shayne the great detectives of old time radio. After phyllis slips away and continues her compulsive gambling, shayne fakes the murder of her. The high batting average of 20th centuryfoxs michael shayne detective series remained intact with blue, white and perfect. The series took its lead in many ways from the nolan movies with a lighter touch. Michael shayne, private detective 1941 a private eye lloyd nolan follows a racing officials gambling debutante daughter marjorie weaver into danger. Michael shayne, private detective 1940 rotten tomatoes. The first good point is lloyd nolan who played shayne in seven films for twentieth century fox.
It was the title of a series of 12 films starring lloyd nolan, a radio series under a variety of names, between 1944 and 1953, and later in 19601961, a 32 episode nbc television series starring richard denning 19141998 in the title role. Msn new zealand latest news, hotmail, outlook, photos. Michael shayne is a fictional private detective character created during the late 1930s by writer brett halliday. Shayne is a handsome detective, married to phyllis shayne. Having prevented his sweetheart merle garland mary beth hughes from marrying a bigamous fortunehunter ivan lebedeff, mike shayne lloyd nolan offers to marry the girl himself at long last. The late 1950searly 1960s was the era of the private detective on television, with all three networks broadcasting shows like richard diamond, private. Michael shayne, private detective was created during the late 1930s by writer brett halliday.
Like mike hammer and other phillip marlowe wannabes, he was a loner. Michael shayne, the reckless, redheaded irishman was a popular hardboiled detective created by american crime novelist brett haliday. The quick witted miami detective, michael shayne, is first introduced this fastpaced film about a switcheroo at the horse track. The book features the close friendship and partnership between shayne and reporter tim rourke, which. The michael shayne that appeared in his first book, dividend on death has little resemblance to the character as hed come to be known in film, television, and future books. Michael mike shayne is a fictional private detective character created during the late 1930s by writer brett halliday, a pseudonym of davis dresser. Michael shayne, private detective is a 1940 american mystery film directed by eugene forde and starring lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver and joan valerie. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the private practice of michael shayne the mike shayne mysteries book 2. Lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver, walter abel, elizabeth patterson, donald macbride, douglas dumbrille. A private eye lloyd nolan follows a racing officials gambling debutante daughter marjorie weaver into danger.
These are comedymysteries, all b movies, made quickly on tight budgets by journeyman directors, writers and actors, then shot out for quick play on the lower half of double bills across america. You can also download a couple of episodes in the download section of our website. The private practice of michael shayne by brett halliday goodreads. Michael shayne, private detective volume 1 28 radio shows 14 audio cd total playtime. Mike blew into miami just after wwii, making crime pay by fighting it with a license and an attitude. Private detective 1940 eugene forde, lloyd nolan, marjorie weaver, joan valerie, comedy, mystery, drama.
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