Some people may not have even notice Lauren Bacall’s passing.
There’s certainly a lot going on in the world, various humanitarian crisis, in Syria, Iraq, Gaza; Ebola virus in Africa; the Trojan trucks drama; economic and environmental issues; war; Ferguson; climate change wrecking havoc with our weather; the loss of Robin Williams, and so much more. There are probably some that already thought Lauren Bacall had already died.
Old Hollywood had a glamor that has been difficult to replicate. Those days, those movies were anything but perfect yet they still stand out as fascinating and timeless.
Lauren Bacall (Betty Joan Perske) was iconic for many reasons. Was it “The Look”? The Look apparently came from nerves, she always said the only way she could stop from shaking was to put her head down and look up at Bogie, who knows if that’s true, but it’s a cool story. Her beauty? Her sultry voice? Her intrigue? Being married to Humphrey Bogart? Maybe a combination?
I’m a Humphrey Bogart fan. I’ve watched Casablanca too many times to be healthy.
Bogart and I had so much in common.
Our love of chess.
We were honest, to a fault.
Then I found out he was married.
Then I found out he’d been dead for years before I was even born.
These facts tend to put a bit of a damper on even an imaginary red-hot romance.
I’m not sure of Bogart was my first movie boyfriend, but he’s still in my top 10.
The much-lauded relationship between Bogie and Bacall (Maybe their celebrity couple name could be: Bocall or Bagie) always left me thinking, yes, I’m sure it was the romance of the century, a love that would endure through time and space, but he was married when he started their relationship. That’s a tad smarmy.
Lauren Bacall w
as not only a unique beauty, she had brains, style, talent, and integrity (aside from being the other woman).
Her career, from model to leading lady to character actress spanned decades and though times had changed, she stayed classy and sassy.
I would be hard-pressed to name my favourite Lauren Bacall work, although Key Largo springs to mind.
Also liked: How To Marry A Millionaire (with Marilyn Monroe; although clearly I didn’t take the advice), Dark Passage, Sex and the Single Girl, Written on the Wind, The Walker, The Shootist, Misery, The Sopranos, Dogville, To Have and To Have Not, and she’s brilliant in The Mirror Has Two Faces.
This icon managed to stay relevant – my teenage son knows her from Howl’s Moving Castle and Family Guy (12th episode of 12th season; 222nd episode); not my favourite episode, not her fault, the story was choppy; the subplot with Stewie and Brian was amusing.
So from thrilling Hollywood goddess in the 40s all the way to Family Guy in 2014 and so much in between.
I love classic movies. What they lack in political correctness they make up for in style, witty dialogue, cinematography, direction, and of course, the actors.
“I think your whole life shows in your face
and you should be proud of that.”
~Lauren Bacall
1924-2014
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An interesting blog, written with wit and style. Classy and sassy…….
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Why thank you, you’re too too kind. 🙂
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That last quote. Wow. She was gorgeous all the way to the end. I always liked her. May she rest in peace.
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Yes, love that quote. No surgery for her. 🙂
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Bacall was the best. Bogart was sexy as hell, despite being older and essentially a walking talking chimney lol. LOVE Casablanca, Key Largo and To Have and Have Not. A little disturbing that she was hitting her 20s, and Bogey was in his mid 40s when they hooked up.
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The classic are just that, classic. They were 19 and 44, 20 and 45 when they married (after his divorce).
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Reblogged this on theowlladyblog.
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Thank you kindly for the reblog. 🙂
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Reblogged this on MARSocial Author Business Enhancement Interviews.
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Thank you so much for the reblog. 🙂
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I heard about this the other day and was saddened, she was an amazing actress and her career was pretty spectacular!
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Bacall never stopped, she kept working and she actually cared about human rights. It’s sad, but what a life she lead! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
One of the rare times that I feel sad that I am now in my 60’s is that icons of the cinema from my childhood are slipping away. In a week when we have rightly grieved the passing of Robin Williams we also lost Lauren Bacall. A woman who quietly scandalised in her day unlike today’s pop up stars who reveal all in selfies. Classy, talented and beautiful.
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Thank you for the reblog. 🙂 Bacall was all that and more. 🙂
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I agree, especially about the superficial, cheap acting stars of today.salp810
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Old Hollywood did have a certain style that seems missing now.
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Wonderful homage to Lauren. Well done! Hugs, Barbara
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Thank you for the reblog and the kind words. 🙂
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A wonderful tribute to the end of an era !
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Thank you. Yes, it’s sad, old Hollywood holds a special charm. 🙂
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Casablanca is an icinic movie, love it, and Bogart and Bacall. Class doesn’t need facelifts. Thanks for liking my love letters post, yours are great.
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Thank so much. Class doesn’t need facelifts, how true. 🙂
Yes, one of the best parts of blogging is finding other amazing bloggers, thanks for being one of them!!! 🙂
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so, so very true
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🙂
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
CONDOLENCES!
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Thank you kindly, Jonathan. 🙂 I hope you and yours are safe and sound. I hope the week ahead treats you kindly. xoxo
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THE SAME BACK TO YOU—WE’RE STILL “ISOLATED” PER GOVT. MANDATE!
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Stay safe. Stay connected, Jonathan. Stay hopeful. 🙂
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gonna try, dear, gonna try! 😀
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That’s all we can do. 🙂
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