Tough Without a Gun: The Life and Extraordinary Afterlife of Humphrey Bogart, (Paperback)

from lindap69

more a litany of people, plays, movies and events than the poetic prose I like in bio's but still interesting to learn about the man behind the movies that I have loved.

from elenchus

Kanfer provides two major insights on Bogey: - Bogart worked extensively in theater before cinema, and in scores of movies before headlining. That's two of my favourite Golden Age actors who spent time onstage, the other being Ingrid Bergman. - His celebrity was relatively brief, though it's not ...

from Sullywriter

Kafner's interesting and engaging biography of my favorite actor is admiring, respectful and often affectionate, but I would have liked more backstory on Bogie's most important films and more detail on his personal life once he became an A-list star with High Sierra and The Maltese Falcon. This i...

from pivic

Humphrey Bogart grew up in a progressive family where his parents were successful. They did, however, not lavish him with much attention. Au contraire, Bogart grew up an anti-authorative thespian who played theater before becoming the world-famous movie star and icon that he is known as today. A ...

from Groovybaby

An easy to read biography not only of the man but the times in which his films were made. Placing the films into the context of when they were first viewed makes me want to watch them again through new eyes. A great biography and a fun read full of both pop culture and real American history. High...