These books are still seen in B-grade movie thrillers in which the private detective traces his man by inspecting the registration book as it lies open on the desk.

• 这种登记簿在一些B级恐怖片里还能看得见，如一位私家侦探通过偷看大大咧咧摆在前台的登记簿追踪他的跟踪对象。