Tag Archives: To Have and Have Not

“I’ve always felt that work – learning from people who know more than I know – is what keeps you going.” — Lauren Bacall

Posted on September 16, 2025 by sheila

It’s her birthday today. This was the magazine cover that started it all. Howard Hawks was looking for a protege, a girl he could mold into his perfect idealized woman – the ideal foil for the men in those fabulous … Continue reading →

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Rules of the Sex/Love Game to Keep In Mind, Thanks to Howard Hawks

Posted on November 17, 2017 by sheila

Elaborated from Twitter: In our current moment of sexual harassment claims sweeping the nation (which I will not debate: if you feel defensive, you need to ask why. If you feel like saying “not all men,” you completely don’t understand … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Lauren Bacall

Posted on August 12, 2014 by sheila

This was the magazine cover that started it all. Howard Hawks was looking for a protege, a girl he could mold into his perfect woman who could play in those fabulous macho movies he made. His wife, “Slim” Hawks, saw … Continue reading →

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Bogie and Bacall

Posted on November 17, 2008 by sheila

… a publicity still from To Have and Have Not, the picture where they fell in love.

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To Have and Have Not: Atmosphere

Posted on August 22, 2008 by sheila

This is a continuation of my post about Only Angels Have Wings and the rich atmosphere set up in the first 10 minutes. Now in To Have and Have Not, another Hawks movie, we’re in Martinique. The hotel, the bars, … Continue reading →

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The Books: “By Myself” (Lauren Bacall)

Posted on July 31, 2008 by sheila

My “entertainment biography” bookshelf is a goldmine. I dip into it all the time. For my film reviews, for my writings on specific actors or directors. It’s a true library, and I cherish it. Almost as much as I cherish … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Howard Hawks!

Posted on May 30, 2008 by sheila

He’s my favorite director. Not only has he directed some of my favorite films of all time, but you look at his run of hits in the 30s and 40s (and beyond – but that was his real heyday) – … Continue reading →

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Archie Leach day: The Howard Hawks Woman

Posted on January 18, 2008 by sheila

Howard Hawks directed Only Angels Have Wings in 1939, and To Have and Have Not in 1944. In between he directed His Girl Friday, Sergeant York, Ball of Fire, and Air Force. In these films, he was still working on … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Howard Hawks

Posted on May 30, 2006 by sheila

“When Wayne saw Clift the first time he said, ‘Howard, think we can get anything going between that kid and myself?’ I said, ‘I think you can.’ After two scenes he said, ‘You’re right. He can hold his own, anyway, … Continue reading →

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Celluloid Dreams: Movies I Would Like To Live In

Posted on April 21, 2005 by sheila

In the comments section to Dan’s post on Cary Grant, I said that I wanted to live in the world of Only Angels Have Wings. Dan suggested that would be a good idea for a post: Movies you would like … Continue reading →

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