"Murder, My Sweet" is a 1944 film noir directed by Edward Dmytryk, based on the novel "Farewell, My Lovely" by Raymond Chandler. The story follows private detective Philip Marlowe, played by Dick Powell, as he investigates the disappearance of a former lover and becomes entangled in a web of crime and deception in post-World War II Los Angeles. The film features a classic noir aesthetic, characterized by its shadowy cinematography and complex characters. Claire Trevor stars as the femme fatale, while Mike Mazurki plays a menacing thug. "Murder, My Sweet" is notable for its influence on the genre and remains a significant work in the film noir canon.