Hey, everyone. Seems like forever since I posted. I've been busy fighting the battle of winter weather. Huge fun.
One of the great romances of modern times is the relationship of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. They met on the set of a movie titled To Have And Have Not. Bogey had been prone to marrying women with whom he fought and his marriage at that time was on the rocks, just like his scotch.
The attraction between Bogart and Bacall was immediate and powerful, with sparks flying on stage and off. Not too long after their meeting they were married and remained happily married until Bogie's death many years later.
To Have And Have Not had a scene in it which was considered pretty hot by the standards of that time. (We are talking the Lassie generation) Lauren Bacall was about to leave Bogart's room and she said. "Just whistle if you need me. You know how to whistle, don't you? Just put your lips together and blow." Hey, didn't take much heavy-handed stuff to get slapped down by a censor in those days.
Bogie bought Bacall a gold whistle in real life after that movie was filmed. I suppose it was as a joke or a keepsake, perhaps one of those private jokes between lovers. Most couples have something like that going on.
By the way, when Bogart was buried, would you care to guess what was buried in the casket with him? Good guess. Great trivia question for one of those nights when you want to stump someone.
This weekend, if you get bored, pop over to NetFlix and rent To Have And Have Not. When you see the whistle part, you'll know the rest of the story.
One last note: Those of you who read my book, KGB Retirement Program, might like to know that I've put its sequel on Smashwords. Its called Karina's Journal and here's the link.
http://smashwords.com/b/40742
One of the great romances of modern times is the relationship of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. They met on the set of a movie titled To Have And Have Not. Bogey had been prone to marrying women with whom he fought and his marriage at that time was on the rocks, just like his scotch.
The attraction between Bogart and Bacall was immediate and powerful, with sparks flying on stage and off. Not too long after their meeting they were married and remained happily married until Bogie's death many years later.
To Have And Have Not had a scene in it which was considered pretty hot by the standards of that time. (We are talking the Lassie generation) Lauren Bacall was about to leave Bogart's room and she said. "Just whistle if you need me. You know how to whistle, don't you? Just put your lips together and blow." Hey, didn't take much heavy-handed stuff to get slapped down by a censor in those days.
Bogie bought Bacall a gold whistle in real life after that movie was filmed. I suppose it was as a joke or a keepsake, perhaps one of those private jokes between lovers. Most couples have something like that going on.
By the way, when Bogart was buried, would you care to guess what was buried in the casket with him? Good guess. Great trivia question for one of those nights when you want to stump someone.
This weekend, if you get bored, pop over to NetFlix and rent To Have And Have Not. When you see the whistle part, you'll know the rest of the story.
One last note: Those of you who read my book, KGB Retirement Program, might like to know that I've put its sequel on Smashwords. Its called Karina's Journal and here's the link.
http://smashwords.com/b/40742
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