Casablanca Resources
WEBSITES
Check out what all the critics think of the film. And find out who the two jerks are that didn't like it.
Here's one fan's homage to the classic film. Be sure to sign Vincent's guestbook. He'd really appreciate it.
BOOK OR TV ADAPTATIONS
You better believe it. They actually tried making a television prequel. It didn't even last as long as Strasser did after he arrived at the airport.
Hollywood always wants to milk a success for everything it's worth. Here are some other less than stellar ideas people had to keep the cash cow juicing.
ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS
A bunch of articles and archived materials from Turner Classic Movies. These guys know their black n' whites.
Here's the original movie review from the New York Times in 1942. They liked it, they really liked it.
CNN talks about how the film affects today's film-goers as opposed to its original audiences.
Genius film reviewer David Denby of The New Yorker magazine gives us an affectionate look back.
Why generations of filmgoers can't get enough.
The late great Roger Ebert on the 50th anniversary of the film.
VIDEO
Or, "Play it again, Sam," as some people like to misquote it.
The film's pivotal, climactic scene. Get out the handkerchiefs.
Woody Allen's take on the film's final scene.
Various film critics, screenwriters, etc. talk about the making of the film. At least these people are in color.
IMAGES
Talk about having a moment.
The original movie poster from the days where all you needed to sell a movie were the huge heads of the stars and huge, sweepy texts
A cool shot of the filming in progress.
Check out this great snapshot of the piano in action during the movie.
A look at the city today.