To Have and Have Not (Warner Bros.) (1945)

Warners’ “To Mave And Have Not,’ Starring Bogart, Opens At Strand (Prepared Review) Sweeping along with all the power of a rip tide and, for sheer brilliance of pacing, sur passing even the Academy Award winning “Casablanca,” Warner Bros.’ newest drama packed film, “To Have And Have Not,” a Howard Hawks production, opened last night at the Strand Theatre with a cast headed by Humphrey Bogart. With a cast of supporting players featuring newcomer Lauren Bacall, Walter Brennan, Hoagy Carmichael and Dolores Moran, “To Have And Have Not” is the roaring love story of two independent souls, living at the brink of danger, loving every moment of the way. It is the tale of Harry “Steve” Morgan (Humphrey Bogart), a drifter and a floater, and “Slim” (Lauren Bacall), a_ sloe-eyed blonde, who found, in his arms, the love she swore did not exist. It is also the saga of the island of Martinique, picked clean by greasy political fingers; and of the lives that burned behind drawn shutters in its only haven, ‘‘Frenchie’s” second-rate hotel. The story is concerned with Bogart, a boat, a bottle, and a blonde. In need of a few extra bucks to pay for the blonde’s plane passage away from the gun smoke of Martinique, Bogart and his pal Eddie, (Walter Brennan), a walking gin bottle, hire out their powerboat, “The Queen Conch,” to a group of Free Frenchmen intent on creating havoc among the island’s Vichy authorities. A running sea battle ensues, leaving Bogie with the choice of scramming out of the island with his hide and his blonde or chancing a stay at Devil’s Island, which, as he says, ‘don’t look like such a high class resort.” He leaves, but not without voicing his opinion of the rotten situation in the form of a few bleeding heads, and one rather stiff gentleman. Handling the role of Capt. Morgan in his wonderful tightlipped, clinched -fist manner, Humphrey Bogart scores deftly with a performance reminiscent of his days at Rick’s of ‘“Casablanca” fame. Bogie, always a man of action, takes his lickings, whiskey, and women with the same “you can take-it-or-leaveit” attitude that has endeared him to moviegoers in the past. Sharing Mr. Bogart’s romantic moments, and spending most of her spare time reminding him that she is a woman, is a young lady who has it in her to repay Bogart, “in spades,” for every dirty look he has ever given the fairer sex. “If there is anything you want, Steve -2she shaltwhispers to him at one point in the tersely written dialogue, “Just whistle.” With these lines, Warner Bros. catapult to stardom tall, blonde, ice-eyed Lauren Bacall, who smoulders through the film like a young lady definitely to be reckoned with. From this corner it looks like Miss Bacall is destined to cause more than one eye-lid to twitch in darkened theatres from here to Kokomo. 10 Still No. TH-79; Mat No. 201; 30c Skipper (Humphrey Bogart) and Mate (Walter Brennan) get together to line up their next big adventure as exotic Marie (Lauren Bacall) looks on in this scene from Warners’ exciting new dramatic hit, "To Have and Have Not," a Howard Hawks production, coming to the Strand Friday. Bogart Opens In Warner Adventure Film At Strand (Opening Day Reader) It was Henry Morgan’s fate to be drawn bodily into a whirlpool of political undercurrents that swirled about the island of Martinique because of his love for a woman. Played by Humphrey Bogart, Morgan is the powerful leading character in Warner Bros.’ latest adventure romance, “To Have And Have Not,” a Howard Hawks production, which opens tonight at the Strand Theatre. Starring Humphrey Bogart, the cast features unusual characterizations by newcomer Lauren Bacall, Walter Brennan, Hoagy (Stardust) Carmichael, Dan Seymour, Sheldon Leonard and Dolores Moran. “To Have And Have Not” also serves to introduce a new blues number by Carmichael and Mercer entitled “How Little We Know.” The story is concerned with a dangerous mission Henry Morgan is forced to undertake. Skip Sailor Son Arrives Before His Telegram Walter Brennan almost collapsed on the "To Have And Have Not" set when his sailor son, Walter, Jr., walked into the Warner Bros. sound stage and greeted him. When the actor last heard from young Bren‘nan, he was in the South Pacific. His telegram, announcing that he was coming home on_ furlough, never was delivered. The twenty-year-old sailor had been serving with a Navy gun crew. Starring Humphrey Bogart, "To Have And Have Not,"' a Howard Hawks production, opens Friday at the Strand. per of a powerboat, Morgan, for the love of a woman, runs the dragnet thrown around the island of Martinique. Involved in local politics because of this, Morgan’s solution makes for a thrilling climax. The film was prepared for the sereen by Jules Furthman and William Faulkner from a novel by Ernest Hemingway. The production was directed by Howard Hawks. Rounding out a cast that is perfect in every detail are Walter Brennan, Hoagy Carmichael and Dan Seymour. As Eddie, “the rummy,” a _ good man but slightly preserved in alcohol, Walter Brennan’s performance is another solid contender for the Academy Oscar he has twice before won for his artistry in creating outstand ing supporting performances. Similarly, Hoagy Carmichael’s screen job as ‘Cricket,’ a squeaky-voiced, match-in-mouth piano player who accompanies Miss Bacall in his own wonderful lowdown new barrel-house number, “How. Little We Know,” is as warm a characterization as has been seen in months. This is the first screen appearance for the well-known composer of “Stardust” and augurs well for his Thespian future. And adding his bulk, as well as an ominous quality, to a film that is a study in fluid movement and throaty sound, Dan Seymour (as Capt. Renard) introduces a second version of the menacing “fat man,” whose every sluggish gesture seems to reek of unspoken obscenities. Also featured in the film are lovely Dolores Moran, pleasing as the courageous wife of a gallant Frenchman (Walter Molnar); Sheldon Leonard, as a swarthy Vichy sub-lieutenant; and Marcel Dalio, Walter Sande and Sir Lancelot. Adapted for the screen by Jules Furthman and William Faulkner from the novel by Ernest Hemingway, “To Have And Have Not” was directed by Howard Hawks. (is [e202 6 Ieee Pai pa IDE ra AEN Bett a ee einen. 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Returning from a fishing trip with his current client, Johnson (Walter Sande), Morgan is approached by Gerard (Marcel Dalio), his hotel keeper who is also a leader in the underground French movement. Gerard and other De Gaullists want him to undertake a dangerous mission in his boat. He refuses. While dining with Johnson and Marie (Lauren Bacall), an American girl who has just flown in from Trinidad, Morgan is caught in a Vichy police raid at the cafe. Johnson is shot by a stray bullet and Morgan's funds are impounded by the police. He and Marie are questioned by Captain Renard (Dan Seymour) of the Vichy police, who, during the questioning, slaps the girl. This act arouses Morgan, who now promises to help get the girl back to the States. He tells the De Gaullists that he'll do the job for them, collect his money, and spends it to buy a ticket for Marie’s plane trip back to America. Morgan and Eddie (Walter Brennan), a derelict rummy for whom Morgan has developed a brotherly affection, depart on the dangerous mission and pick up two persons from a nearby islet-—Paul De Bursac (Walter Molnar) and his wife, Helene (Dolores Moran). On the way back, Morgan has a brush with the Vichy pairol boat, during which he shoots out their lights and Bursac is wounded in the shoulder by fire from the patrol boat. After delivering his passengers, Morgan returns to Gerard's cafe to find Marie singing in the cafe, with Cricket (Hoagy Carmichael), the cafe’s piano-player. She had not used his plane ticket. To save Bursac’s life, Morgan is induced to remove the bullet himself in the cellar of the hotel. Realizing that the heat is on, Morgan tells Marie and Eddie to pack for flight with him. When they are ready to leave, Morgan cannot find Eddie. Through side hints by Captain Renard, Morgan realizes that the Vichy police are holding Eddie for ransom. He can be saved only if Morgan reveals the whereabouts of his recent passengers. On pretext of getting a cigarette, Morgan maneuvers near a table in his room, reaches into the drawer, and swiftly fires through the table top, dropping one of Renard’s men, gun in hand. In the ensuing fight, Morgan forces Renard to telephone for the release of Eddie. tie also picks up the Bursacs and shoves off in his little cratit with his motley group. He is no longer indifferent to the Vichy French. (Running Time: 100 Minutes) PRODUCTION A Howard Hawks Production. Screen Play by Jules Furthman and William Faulkner. Directed by Howard Hawks. From the Novel by Ernest Hemingway. Photographed by Sid Hickox, A.S.C. Art Director, Charles Novi; Sound by Oliver S. Garretson. Film Editor, Christian Nyby. Special Effects by Roy Davidson, Director—Rex Wimpy, A.S.C. Set Decorations by Casey Roberts. Gowns by Milo Anderson. Technical Advisor, Louis Comien. Makeup Artist, Perc Westmore. “How Little We Know”’—Music by Hoagy Carmichael, Lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Musical Director, Leo F. Forbstein. Assistant Director, Jack Sullivan. Unit Manager, Chuck Hansen. Unit Publicist, Bill Rice.