Question 1

What behind-the-scenes plan did Howard Hawks have as a backup for Lauren Bacall's role?

Accepted Answer

Howard Hawks had an option to revert to a partial Jules Furthman script that would give some of Bacall's dialogue to another actress if she didn't work out, but it wasn't needed.

Question 2

How did Humphrey Bogart help Lauren Bacall overcome her nerves during her first film?

Accepted Answer

Humphrey Bogart put Lauren Bacall at ease with humor and acting tips, and she learned to keep her chin down and eyes up to stop nervous shakes, which developed into her trademark sultry look.

Question 3

What personal tribute did Lauren Bacall make at Humphrey Bogart's funeral that references this film?

Accepted Answer

At Humphrey Bogart's funeral, Lauren Bacall put a whistle in his coffin, referencing her famous line to him in the film: 'You know how to whistle, don't you Steve? You just put your lips together and blow.'

Question 4

Which film reused a climax originally intended for this movie?

Accepted Answer

Howard Hawks gave John Huston the climax—a shootout on a boat—that he couldn't fit into this film, and Huston used it in Key Largo (1948).

Question 5

Who wrote the famous 'you know how to whistle' scene, and why was it created?

Accepted Answer

Howard Hawks wrote the 'you know how to whistle' scene as a screen test for Lauren Bacall, with no initial intention to include it in the film, but it was so strong that William Faulkner worked it into a later draft.

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