My Scrapbook S.S. Van Dine for Hiram Walker Gin Here’s another example of Madison Avenue invading the Shamus Game, in this 1938 newspaper ad featuring bestselling American mystery author S.S. Van Dine for Hiram Walker Gin. It joins such classic examples as Kookie from 77 Sunset Strip shilling for for Harley-Davidson and Sam Spade playing … Continue reading My Scrapbook: S.S. Van Dine for Hiram Walker Gin →