You should link Theo Epstein here. His relatives did write the original screenplay. But Jews in Hollywood generally didn't -- especially in those days -- like to out themselves as Jews, and doubtful that a movie with a main character who happened to be Jewish for no reason germane to the plot probably wouldn't sell tickets.
And really, Bogey, a Jew? I don't think anyone would ever believe that one.
You should link Theo Epstein here. His relatives did write the original screenplay. But Jews in Hollywood generally didn't -- especially in those days -- like to out themselves as Jews, and doubtful that a movie with a main character who happened to be Jewish for no reason germane to the plot probably wouldn't sell tickets.
ReplyDeleteAnd really, Bogey, a Jew? I don't think anyone would ever believe that one.
--Penny
According to Billy Wilder, Bogart was "an anti-Semite who married a Jew [Lauren Bacall]." The often cryptic Wilder gave no details.
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