Bogart: A Life in Hollywood by Jeffrey Meyers

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Forty years after his death, Humphrey Bogart remains an icon of American cinema, and it is difficult to imagine him as anything less than a suave, tough-talking symbol of masculinity and power. In his book, Bogart: A Life in Hollywood, noted biographer Jeffrey Meyers embraces this public image while focusing on the man's personality, private life, and work habits that were overshadowed by his looming on- screen persona. This personal angle allows the reader to see Bogart as an actor dedicated both to his craft and to a strong sense of civic duty. Meyers details Bogart working to free himself from the artistic stranglehold of studio bigwigs like Sam Warner, and taking an active stance against the blacklisting of fellow actors during the anti-Communist hysteria. Bogie's four marriages are also chronicled, with unpleasant personal anecdotes revealed without slipping into a lurid "tell all" style. Throughout the book, Meyers examines Bogart's success and his longevity in Hollywood with honesty and compassion, allowing the legend to live on.

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