Longtime lurker, first-time poster here because 'Ghosts of the Hotel' is right up my alley. You might want to get in touch with the Film Noir Foundation. They've got resources and connections that could possibly help. Additionally, have you checked auction sites for memorabilia sales? Sometimes scripts and props pop …

This is an incredible prompt, strikes directly at the heart of noir fiction. It deals with the theme of moral ambiguity which is often explored in crime novels. The protagonist is forced into villainy not by inclination but by circumstance, and this is what makes him a compelling character. The …