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Bogie and Bacall – THE BIG SLEEP Saturday Morning at The Hi-Pointe
“She tried to sit in my lap while I was standing up!”
THE BIG SLEEP screens this Saturday morning, January 9th at The Hi-Pointe Theater (1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63117) as part of their Classic Film Series.
Director Howard Hawks’ THE BIG SLEEP (1946) is one of the best Humphrey Bogart movies, one with more twists and turns than a pretzel factory. As Philip Marlowe, Bogie gives one of his best performances as the honest Private Eye up against the corruption and deceit of the Sternwood family and their “acquaintances”. Lauren Bacall is charming and sexy as Vivian, Bogies main love interest. But whose side is she on? Martha Vickers effectively plays Bacall’s younger spoiled sister whom Marlowe frequently encounters in his quest for the truth.
John Ridgely appears as Eddie Mars the chief villain of the piece. Veterans Elisha Cook Jr. (Harry Jones), Regis Toomey (Bernie) and Louis Jean Heydt (Joe Brody) contribute solid performances in their roles. A special mention for veteran “B” movie cowboy Bob Steele for his chilling performance as the cold-blooded killer Canino. Steele was always more effective when playing a villain and gave excellent performances when playing in the occasional “A” feature. (Check him out in Of Mice and Men – 1940). At the beginning of the film, Marlowe is hired to find out what happened to his former aide Sean Regan. After all the twists and turns in the plot and the numerous bodies do we ever find out who actually did kill Sean Regan? Find out this Saturday morning when THE BIG SLEEP screens at The Hi-Pointe Theater this Saturday morning (January 9th) as part of The Hi-Pointe Theater’s Saturday Morning Classic Film Series! Doors open at 10am THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER begins at 10:30! Admission is only $5!!
The Hi-Pointe is located at 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63117. Their website can be found HERE
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