(1888-1959) US novelist. He turned the pulp detective mystery form into a successful genre of literature and created the quintessential private eye in the tough but chivalric loner, Philip Marlowe. Marlowe is the narrator of such books as The Big Sleep 1939 (filmed 1946), Farewell My Lovely 1940 (filmed 1944), The Lady in the Lake 1943 (filmed 1947), and The Long Goodbye 1954 (filmed 1975). He also wrote numerous screenplays, notably Double Indemnity 1944, Blue Dahlia 1946, and Strangers on a Train 1951.

(Albert Benjamin) (1898-1991) US politician and sports administrator. He was governor of Kentucky 1934–39 and 1955–59. After his first term as governor he resigned to enter the US Senate. In 1945 Chandler was appointed baseball commissioner but resigned 1951, mainly because of personality conflicts with several team owners.
Born in Corydon, Kentucky, US, Chandler studied law at the University of Kentucky and was admitted to the bar 1924 before serving in the state legislature.

ETYM French chandelier a candlestick, a maker or seller of candles, Late Lat. candelarius chandler, from Latin candela candle. Related to Candle, Chandelier.
1. A maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints.
2. A retail dealer in provisions and supplies.

1. City in Arizona (USA).
2. City in Minnesota (USA); zip code 56122.
3. City in Oklahoma (USA); zip code 74834.
4. Town in Indiana (USA); zip code 47610.
5. Town in Texas (USA); zip code 75758.