Jacobi’s Last Voyage

The Maltese Falcon

Captain Jacobi carries Brigid’s concealed parcel across the ocean, becomes entangled in the search, and dies delivering it.

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A Secret Passenger Parcel A Secret Passenger Parcel from "The Maltese Falcon". A Secret Passenger Parcel A discreet arrangement Brigid entrusts the falcon to Captain Jacobi to bring to San Francisco aboard La Paloma, while she and Thursby…

A Secret Passenger Parcel from "The Maltese Falcon". A Secret Passenger Parcel A discreet arrangement Brigid entrusts the falcon to Captain Jacobi to bring to San Francisco aboard La Paloma, while she and Thursby…

A Secret Passenger Parcel A discreet arrangement Brigid entrusts the falcon to Captain Jacobi to bring to San Francisco aboard La Paloma, while she and Thursby travel separately. A dangerous cargo Jacobi carries an object whose value he does not need to understand for it to place him in danger. The arrangement gives Brigid a courier but no control over what happens at sea or in port.

Meeting at the Ship Meeting at the Ship from "The Maltese Falcon". Meeting at the Ship Rivals converge Brigid meets Jacobi aboard the ship.

Meeting at the Ship Rivals converge Brigid meets Jacobi aboard the ship. Casper Gutman, Joel Cairo, and Wilmer Cook later arrive and press her to surrender the bird. A bargain apparently reached The group leaves believing Brigid has agreed to cooperate, but she and Jacobi slip away with the parcel, frustrating the men who thought they had secured it.

The Flight from the Ship The Flight from the Ship from "The Maltese Falcon". The Flight from the Ship An escape by night Jacobi and Brigid leave the group after the meeting and separate themselves from the pursuers.

The Flight from the Ship from "The Maltese Falcon". The Flight from the Ship An escape by night Jacobi and Brigid leave the group after the meeting and separate themselves from the pursuers.

The Flight from the Ship An escape by night Jacobi and Brigid leave the group after the meeting and separate themselves from the pursuers. Danger follows ashore Their escape succeeds only temporarily. Wilmer tracks Jacobi after the falcon moves from the ship, and the captain’s role shifts from courier to hunted witness.

Shot in the Alley Shot in the Alley from "The Maltese Falcon". Shot in the Alley A failed interception Wilmer encounters Jacobi as the captain runs with the wrapped falcon.

Shot in the Alley from "The Maltese Falcon". Shot in the Alley A failed interception Wilmer encounters Jacobi as the captain runs with the wrapped falcon.

Shot in the Alley A failed interception Wilmer encounters Jacobi as the captain runs with the wrapped falcon. He shoots him several times, but Jacobi remains upright and gets away. Survival long enough to deliver A nearby policeman forces Wilmer to abandon the chase. Wounded and carrying the parcel, Jacobi continues toward Spade’s office.

A Fatal Delivery A Fatal Delivery from "The Maltese Falcon". A Fatal Delivery Final collapse Jacobi enters Spade’s office and falls before he can give a coherent account. The parcel rolls away from his hands.

A Fatal Delivery from "The Maltese Falcon". A Fatal Delivery Final collapse Jacobi enters Spade’s office and falls before he can give a coherent account. The parcel rolls away from his hands.

A Fatal Delivery Final collapse Jacobi enters Spade’s office and falls before he can give a coherent account. The parcel rolls away from his hands. The courier remembered Spade opens the package and recognizes the falcon. Jacobi’s death completes his errand but leaves Spade to manage the evidence and the authorities.

Before La Paloma reaches San Francisco

The day after La Paloma arrives

Late that night

The following afternoon

After Jacobi reaches Spade’s office