Richard Schickel assesses Humphrey Bogart's career and enduring legacy while George Perry provides a detailed review of the films he made over three decades,
with a particular focus on his key roles, in this highly illustrated survey of a much-
loved star. From his emergence as a figure to be reckoned with in
High Sierra and as private eye Sam Spade in
TheMaltese Falcon in 1941, and his iconic
performance in
Casablanca two years later, to his Oscar-winning role in
The African Queen in 1952, Humphrey Bogart ensured his place as a true Hollywood legend. Following
the success of his Oscar-winning role in
The African Queen, Bogart starred in several other notable movies, including
Beat the Devil and
The Caine Mutiny. While
Bogart's personal charm is to this day unmatched onscreen, his private life was also the stuff of legend. His relationship with Lauren Bacall is explored here, as they formed one of
Hollywood's most celebrated on and off-screen couples.
