JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lauren Bacall: The Queen of Cool.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 46. P. 36 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on a biography of actress Lauren Bacall, detailing her career in film noir and Broadway as chronicled by film historian Uzarowski. Bacall's rise to fame began with her role opposite Humphrey Bogart in "To Have and Have Not," and she became known for her sophisticated persona in films like "The Big Sleep" and "Dark Passage." After Bogart's death in 1957, Bacall sought to establish her identity beyond being his widow, achieving success on Broadway with two Tony awards and maintaining relevance in the film industry into the early 2000s. Uzarowski explores Bacall's complex character, revealing her insecurities alongside her iconic coolness, making the biography appealing to film enthusiasts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/12, Vol. 272, Issue 46, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:189613229
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