Word: bogarts
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Yesterday was an all-time great. For our viewing pleasure, the Brattle served up an old but welcome Bogart-Bacall item; for our dining pleasure, Adams House served up not only bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwiches but also toasted frankfurters; and then, to crown the day with some more viewing pleasure, Steve Allen had as his guests on television Louis Armstrong, Van Cliburn and Peter Ustinov. Clearly it was one of the finest Sundays it is this reviewer's pleasure to remember...
...artistry of Mr. Allen may not be of immediate concern to the Brattle viewing public, but they are, in a sense at least, relevant to the general mood which seemed to prevail at that hotel for the psyche. The sense was one of gladness, indeed pleasure, for Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were home again, and I feel certain I am taking no liberties when I say for my brethren viewers that the return of Bogart and Bacall fully made the day for all of us; this, in spite of the inclemency of the cumulus...
...nature, because life is a comedy of self interest in which the most diverting characters practice violence, and that is always tiring. In this particular film, the source of the violence is a blackmail scheme, and the violent action skits in diverse directions, usually accompanied by Mr. Bogart. And where he goes, goes Miss Bacall...
...Happened One Night and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. Harry Cohn borrowed stars and paid them by the day, concentrated on low-cost productions, stayed out of the chain theater business. And Cohn-made names began to glitter-Clark Gable, Director Frank Capra, Robert Montgomery, Rita Hayworth, Humphrey Bogart, Judy Holliday...
...finest thing about the movie remains in its mastery of the crafts of acting and skillful directing. Actors Huston and Bogart turn in classic performances always given with tongue in cheek and that sense of humor that only a great actor can get away with. The direction and photography give focus to their performance...