Maltese Falcon. Humphrey Bogart After giving a brief analysis of the story, acting, cinematography/lighting, editing, sound, etc. Do the following: Please describe in detail how women are treated in this film. Are they subservient? Or are they equal to the men? Why? How were women viewed in general in the 1940s? Give an example of "fetishes" from the film. What is it like to be a woman today (your opinion)? Give your opinion as to the state of Hollywood today. Has anything changed since this film came out? .