Miller's Crossing

Many of scenes and dialogue from Millers Crossing are derived from the work of which American author?

Which Coen brothers movie about a writer with writer's block was written while they were stuck on writing Miller's Crossing?

In the context of the film, what do the words & phrases "dangle", "the high-hat" and "what's the rumpus" mean?

In which city was the majority of Miller's Crossing filmed?

Frances McDormand makes an uncredited appearance in the film as the mayor's secretary. Who is she married to in real life?

What was the song playing as Leo evades and then kills his assassins with a Thompson submachine gun?

Select Verna's response to Tom after the following;
Verna: Shouldn't you be doing your job?
Tom Reagan: Intimidating helpless women is my job.