In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on November 1, 2014

Back in 1979, my Mother and Grandmother were propitious enough to be able to witness Lauren Bacall live on the Mike Walsh Show in Sydney. This event was being held by my Uncle’s school, and anybody that was attending that day had a bus provided for them that would commute them to...   read more

Classic Film Freak Posted by Orson De Welles on October 2, 2014

Share This! Adventure on the danger waters of the Orient! The lead is a replacement, taking the role after the original star was fired and the second and third choices declined.  The second lead took the role to be with the original star.  What could possibly go wrong? The ultimate...   read more

Classic Film Freak Posted by Greg Orypeck on September 25, 2014

Share This!“We live in an age of mediocrity.  Stars today are not the same stature as Bogie, James Cagney, Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda and Jimmy Stewart.”  — Lauren Bacall Nicknames and titles for movies stars, especially for the women, were once a part of Hollywood glamour, which now has descended t   read more

The Bogie Film Blog Posted by Bogart Fan on August 17, 2014

Birth Name: Betty Joan Perske Date of Birth: September 16, 1924 Date of Death: August 12, 2014 Number of films that Lauren Bacall made with Humphrey Bogart:  6 The Actress I wasn’t planning on adding Bacall to ‘The Usual Suspects’ portion of the blog for quite a while. Much like when...   read more

The Timothy Carey Experience Posted by Marisa on August 14, 2014

Sadly we have yet another passing to observe. Lauren Bacall died Tuesday at the age of 89. She and Timothy appeared in one film together, Denis Sanders‘ Shock Treatment (1964). I’ve posted this pic before, but since it’s the only one I have that features both her and Tim, it’   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on August 13, 2014

Lauren Bacall was the girl with “The Look,” a sultry, sensuous beauty with a husky voice and a hard-as-nails façade that let the world know that she was a force to be reckoned with. Perhaps best known for her marriage to actor Humphrey Bogart, Bacall was once described as a...   read more

Classic Reel Girl Posted by BG Voita on August 13, 2014

The movie that introduced me to Lauren Bacall was The Big Sleep (1946). I was twelve and didn't have an inkling as to what was going on. Since then, I've seen the movie over a dozen times. I still am not completely positive on what is occurring, but according to...   read more

True Classics Posted by on August 13, 2014

It’s been a difficult week for film fans. First, we lost the immensely talented Robin Williams. And yesterday, we learned that the iconic, lovely Lauren Bacall has passed away at the age of 89. “Slim darling, you came along and into my arms and into my heart and all the real true love...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on August 13, 2014

Lauren Bacall (1924-2014) When I heard the news about Lauren Bacall's death, I didn't want to believe it. One of the things I always admired about Bacall was her resiliency. Surely she could survive death rumors! Alas, it was then confirmed by the Bogart estate that Bacall passed away yesterday.   read more

Classic Film Freak Posted by Orson De Welles on August 12, 2014

Share This! Coverage at: Lauren Bacall Passes at 89 Related   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 12, 2014

I'm not tough. In fact, I'm really kind of a powder puff, the type of person who apologizes at the drop of a hat and can be made to feel bad for months with just a sharp word or a reproving look. Maybe that's why I have always loved the...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 12, 2014

I'm not tough. In fact, I'm really kind of a powder puff, the type of person who apologizes at the drop of a hat and can be made to feel bad for months with just a sharp word or a reproving look. Maybe that's why I have always loved the...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on September 16, 2013

Lauren Bacall & Producer Jerry Wald share a birthday and three films: Both Lauren Bacall and Producer Jerry Wald were born today September 16 (13 years apart!).  Wald produced both Dark Passage (1947) and Key Largo (1948) in which Lauren Bacall starred with hubby Humphrey Bogart — and Youn   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on September 16, 2013

How Many Films did Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart Star in Together? Despite their iconic on-screen and off-screen chemistry Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart only made FOUR films together — all currently available on DVD on Warner Home Video: To Have and Have Not (1944)   on DVD (Warner Home Vi   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on September 15, 2013

A very special treat!  And my way of sending warm birthday wishes to a legend – Lauren Bacall. Following are four old time radio shows starring Bogie and Bacall – from a popular, comedy favorite to the radio adaptation of Bacall’s memorable film debut in To Have and Have Not. From   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on April 9, 2013

Shelley Hack (born July 6, 1947), began her career as a fashion model and became the face of Revlon's Charlie perfume. She was one smart cookie and was able to negotiate lucrative deals with giant cosmetics companies. Her film debut was, Annie Hall (1977). She maybe best known for her...   read more

The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on September 26, 2012

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (1974): A Lauren Bacall Classic Lauren Bacall boards the Orient Express MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (1974) will be airing tonight on Turner Classic Movies at 2:15 am EST as TCM continues to celebrate Lauren Bacall every Wednesday night in Spetember. Sidney Lum   read more

The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on September 26, 2012

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (1974): A Lauren Bacall Classic Labels: Agatha Christie, Albert Finney, Anthony Perkins, Ingrid Bergman, John Gielgud, Lauren Bacall, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (1974), Sean Connery, Sidney Lumet, Vanessa Redgrave, Wendy Hiller Lauren Bacall boards th   read more

Margaret Perry Posted by MargaretPerry on September 26, 2012

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (1974) will be airing tonight on Turner Classic Movies at 2:15 am EST as TCM continues to celebrate Lauren Bacall every Wednesday night in Spetember. Sidney Lumet‘s 1974 film adaptation of Agatha Christie‘s classic crime novel Murder on the Orient Express is   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on September 19, 2012

Personal Quote: (upon receiving her Honorary Oscar) A man at last!   read more