Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Danilo Castro on May 29, 2019

“It’s wonderful when guys like you lose out. Makes guys like me think maybe we got a chance in this world.” Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall remain one of the most famous couples in Hollywood history. Between the former’s gruff cynicism and the latter’s razor-sharp wit, they were an ideal   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on December 5, 2016

Prisioneiro do Passado / Dark Passage (1947) Bogie e Bacall, juntos novamente, na vida e nas telas. O belo e talentoso casal fez quatro filmes juntos, e o noir “Prisioneiro do Passado” é o terceiro deles. Não é tão romântico e cheio de flertes quanto “Uma Aventura na Martini   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on July 8, 2016

The four film partnership between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall worked because the growing affection they felt for each other off-screen translated so well to the characters they played. That love is most evident in Dark Passage (1947), which despite all its bitterness and hard edges is also an   read more

In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on July 14, 2015

This is my first contribution for the 1947 blogathon, hosted by Speakeasy and Shadows And Satin. Check out the other entries being exhibited during the event here! When discussing the decades of cinema, 1939, has always been considered to be the greatest year for movies, and that is indeed correct,   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 24, 2015

Delmer Daves' Dark Passage (1947) is the third picture to pair Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, who had become Mr. and Mrs. Bogart in 1945, after their steamy introduction to one another and the world in To Have and Have Not (1944). Dark Passage is not as celebrated as that...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 24, 2015

Delmer Daves' Dark Passage (1947) is the third picture to pair Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, who had become Mr. and Mrs. Bogart in 1945, after their steamy introduction to one another and the world in To Have and Have Not (1944). Dark Passage is not as celebrated as that...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on June 24, 2015

Delmer Daves' Dark Passage (1947) is the third picture to pair Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, who had become Mr. and Mrs. Bogart in 1945, after their steamy introduction to one another and the world in To Have and Have Not (1944). Dark Passage is not as celebrated as that...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on February 23, 2015

Dark Passage Directed by Delmer Daves Written by Delmer Daves from a novel by David Goodis 1947/USA Warner Brothers Repeat viewing/Netflix rental My reaction to this one was colored by my dislike of the “I am a camera” gimmick.  Once Humphrey Bogart shows his face things pick up. Vi   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 14, 2014

Even peeking through the door, this dame was intimidating. Dark Passage (1947) isn’t one of my favorite noirs. Oh, it’s interesting enough, with half of the feature filmed from the point of view of the protagonist and, of course, any film with Bogie and Bacall is worth the price of...   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on October 2, 2014

Bogart--after we finally see his face. As regular Cafe readers know, I'm a big fan of writer-director Delmer Daves. My definition of "filmmaker" is one who both writes and directs a film. Frankly, it always irks me when a director--who shoots another person's script--uses the credit "A John Smith F   read more

Christy Putnam Posted by Christy Putnam on September 14, 2014

He was a guy with plenty of trouble, but maybe I like ‘em that way. His case reminded me of my father’s, and I spent everyday at his trial. Wrongly convicted, he’s been San Quentin Quail since they waltzed him out of court with those free bracelets they seem to...   read more

Christy Putnam Posted by Christy Putnam on September 13, 2014

Irene Jansen for the defense… He was a guy with plenty of trouble, but maybe I like ‘em that way. His case reminded me of my father’s, and I spent everyday at his trial. Wrongly convicted, he’s been San Quentin Quail since they waltzed him out of court with those...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 12, 2014

Starring Humprey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, the film opens with a man escaping San Quentin prion for supposedly killing his wife. Along the way he is helped by a sympathetic young artist, a friendly cabbie, and a plastic surgeon. He must evade the police while getting mixed up with another...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 12, 2014

Starring Humprey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, the film opens with a man escaping San Quentin prion for supposedly killing his wife. Along the way he is helped by a sympathetic young artist, a friendly cabbie, and a plastic surgeon. He must evade the police while getting mixed up with another...   read more

The Bogie Film Blog Posted by Bogart Fan on May 11, 2014

My Review —Campy Noir Goodness— Your Bogie Film Fix (Out of 5 Bogies): Director: Delmer Daves The Lowdown An escaped convict (Bogart) undergoes plastic surgery and hides out with a mysterious woman (Lauren Bacall) while trying to prove his innocence. What I Thought The first time   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Prisioneiro do Passado / Dark Passage (1947) Bogie e Bacall, juntos novamente, na vida e nas telas. O belo e talentoso casal fez quatro filmes juntos, e o noir “Prisioneiro do Passado” é o terceiro deles. Não é tão romântico e cheio de flertes quanto “Uma Aventura na Martini   read more