To Have And Have Not

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This 1944 Howard Hawks picture was the very first onscreen pairing of Humphrey Bogart and newcomer Lauren Bacall. While not the best of either's oeuvre, it's a nice introduction. Based on some Ernest Hemingway material, the story takes place in the Caribbean in the 40s. An American fishing boat captain falls for a girl stuck in town and accidentally gets caught up in the local island resistance movement.
They sure don't write dialogue the way they used to, that's for sure. For me, that's the big draw here. The film itself is just alright compared to other films of that era. But that dialogue. Each exchange is filled with sharp dialogue, quick-witted repartie. It's so fun to listen. It's here Bacall utters her famous line " You don't have to act with me Steve. You don't have to say anything and you don't have to do anything. Not a thing. Maybe just whistle. You know how to whistle don't you Steve? You just put your lips together and blow."

G: 'Slim' (LB's character)....loved her.