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Humphrey Bogart And Lauren Bacall – Chemistry On Screen And Off

October 28, 2015 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Bogart And BacallHumphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall formed one of the most iconic movie teams of all time. Although they only made four films together – and one of them wasn’t very good at all – their legendary chemistry and amazing talent continue to dazzle audiences seven decades later. Individually, they both had long and illustrious careers. Bogart was already a major movie star in his 40s with an Oscar and several failed marriages under his belt when he met the teenage model who had never before made a movie and who had been an usher at the St. James theater on Broadway just a few months earlier.

Due to a variety of factors, their film career together was short. Their happy marriage was cut short due to Bogart’s death from cancer. Lauren BacallBut the three great films they created have stood the test of time. In this fascinating multimedia presentation we will look at each of their lives and careers before they met. We will also examine Lauren Bacall’s long life and unique career after Bogart’s death.  As a bonus, click here to read about some very unexpected move teams.

Organizer

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute

Venue

Harper College – Arlington Heights
1801 W Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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