The opening scene of The Maltese Falcon contains examples of what type of editing?
A) crosscutting
B) montage sequence
C) rhythmic cutting
D) shot/reverse shot

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The opening scene of The Maltese Falcon contains shot/reverse shot editing, where the camera alternates between shots of one character looking at another, and vice versa. This is seen between Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) and Brigid O'Shaughnessy (Mary Astor) as they discuss their relationship and the reason for her visit to his office.

The Opening Scene of the Maltese Falcon Contains Examples of What