Key Largo

#40 in my movie challenge for the year is a Bogey/Bacall classic. Key Largo (1948) was directed by John Huston. Bogey plays the former military commander of Bacall’s late husband. He visits her and her father in law at the latter’s Key Largo hotel, only to find the place has been taken over by gangsters. Bacall is amazing–lovely to look at, entertaining to watch, and oh, what a joy to listen to that voice! She has a presence like few others. This is a dark thriller with a kind heart, much less naughty than The Big Sleep.

2 Responses to “Key Largo”

  1. nyc bette Says:

    great movie!!! i really liked The Big Sleep more, but…wow! the chemistry between Bogey and Bacall. perfection.

    if only we could all clear our relationship troubles through witty banter…the world would be a kinder, gentler place!

  2. girldetective Says:

    Yes, if witty banter and chemistry were enough to sustain us, life would be a lot easier! We just watched The Thin Man. NIck and Nora’s repartee was a joy to watch.