Review of Key Largo (1948) by Gavin S — 21 Dec 2013
A good solid performance, pitting Bogie's weary war vet against Robinson's exiled Mobster. Lauren Bacall is strong as the widow of Bogie's army friend, who's hotel he's visiting (Lionel "Mr.
Potter" Barrymore is the father and owner of the hotel). Claire Trevor won a Best Supporting Actress for the washed up singer girlfriend of the Mob Boss (it's amazing how this is only 9 years after her work as John Wayne's love interest in Stagecoach, and she looks 20 yrs older - good makeup?).
Hurricane approaching, everyone confined in a small space, Mob Boss bullying everyone, only Bogart stands a chance going toe to toe...Edward G. Robinson's Johnny Rocco is a low down kind of heartless cunning evil, which makes him all the more despicable.
Good strong work and great direction by John Huston, teaming again with Bogie.
This review of Key Largo (1948) was written by Gavin S on 21 Dec 2013.
Key Largo has generally received very positive reviews.
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