Bogey And Bacall

The American actress Lauren Bacall first came into prominence as the husky­voiced glamour girl who captivated Humphrey Bogart both on and off the screen, but enduring talent enabled her to build a solid show business career that lasted for more than 50 years. Bacall made her film debut opposite Bogart in “To Have and Have Not” (1944). Dubbed “The Look” for hersophisticated mannerisms and sultry eyes, Bacall was emulated by women across the United States. The real-life romance of the two stars further generated interest in the film. They married in 1945 and had two children. The popular couple, often referred to as “Bogey and Bacall”, went on to appear together in “The Big Sleep” (1946), “Dark Passage” (1947), and “Key Largo” (1948). Among Bacall’s other early films were “How to Marry a Millionaire” (1953), “Written on the Wind” (1956), and “Designing Woman” (1957). Bogart, who was 25 years Bacall’s senior, died of cancer in 1957. She married actor Jason Robards, Jr., in 1961, and they had a son together before divorcing in 1969.