Wow, had forgotten how smooth, dedicated, focused and in the moment Peter Lorre could act! What a gem and such a soulful performance in Casablanca! All these actors, performances, direction, cinematography, music, underlying meanings, editing, the amazing synergy created in this work of art and gift of the heart is priceless! Props to all these masters of their craft.
Bogart is always good but Peter Lorre is extraordinary. I was impressed with him from the moment I saw him in "M." Intense, masterful & the conclusion one of the best acting scenes I ever saw. Lorre is considerably underrated today. They talk about DeNiro, Pacino, Hoffman, Nicholson & Brando but go back, way back to Peter Lorre in "M" & watch where it all started. In this film he had a small part but what a character he was. No wonder Bogart featured Lorre in several of his films. This whole scene & its dialogue is so well composed. And the big man at the door (Dan Seymour) -- an actor famous years later for his villainous roles in the tv series The Adventure of Superman.
1:21 Ugarte consciously - or unconsciously - brushes his hand against his jacket...where he's carrying the letters of transit, as if to "protect" them and/or remind himself that he needs Rick to stash them temporarily for him. They're his ticket out of Casablanca and he's nervous as hell about having them on his person.
Yes, they taught English in High School. It's a language of commerce in Europe. My parents were of Lorre's generation and both spoke English well when they came to the US.
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Ugarte: "You despise me don't you?" Rick "If I gave you any thought, I probably would!" ..... Rick: "I don't mind a parasite, I object to a cut-rate one!" LOL! Classic dialogue from the greatest movie of all-time!
Bogey was the baddest motherfucker ever, whether he was playing a gangster, a detective or the romantic leads he really made his name with that started with Casablanca. If you fuse the toughness of Bogey with the charm of Cary Grant, you’ve got the perfect James Bond.
One other thing about this scene: When Rick tells Ugarte "Yes you're right, I am a little more impressed with you" it seems like sarcasm or contempt. Is he really more impressed with Ugarte?
@@johndonaldson3619 Yes, I think that's it. His expression is somewhat of a sneer but he's actually showing grudging respect for Ugarte. Prior to that he was pretty much dismissive of him and his claims of moral motivation e.g. "Think of the poor devils who must rot here, through ways of my own I provide them with visas". Rick: "For a price Ugarte, for a price!". When Rick puts 2 and 2 together and figures it was Ugarte who killed the 2 German clerks and stole the letters of transit he subtly approves of him, if only for a moment.
Biggest blooper of the movie: "Letter's of Transit, signed by General DeGaulle". In Occupied France they could hardly have been "signed by General DeGaulle" since he was the leader of the Free French resistance!
In the screenplay, he was suppose to say "Marshal Weygand", a vichy official. But viewers might not realize who this person is, so they choose a person whom everyone would know..... I presume this is what happened.
@@davidyoung6331 He does say Weygand, who at that time was the head of French North Africa for Vichy. Listen to a Francophone pronunciation of Weygand as opposed to an anglicized one and it is very clear.
Bogey was a very good club level player and before acting made a living on the streets of New York as a chess hustler. He had once been one of only two players to achieve a draw in a 1:8 challenge match against the then-reigning American chess champion. He was playing a chess-by-mail match at the time of shooting for this movie. The position on the board was part of the opening game of that match. Between takes he was often playing chess with Claude Rains and Paul Heinreid.
The Mcguffin that never made any sense, as if the Germans and Vichy gave a damn what Gen. de Gaulle signed. Still everything else is so tight and engaging, that it really doesn't matter.
If I ever die, and the afterlife is real or purgatory or whatever. I want my purgatory to be at Cafe Ricks!!! Forever waiting to get a plane but not giving a crap because the gin join is the hippest in the world. Plenty to do ;p
I’ve got a couple of prime locations picked out. An emerald mansion that floats in space with a rainbow road as its long track like driveway that I could walk on and see the stars above and below me in every direction. Or just my childhood home with my family. But….since those are closer to heaven, if I can’t have them, maybe I’ll hang out at Rick’s with you. 🎉
"Letters of transit signed by General De Gaulle. They can not be rescinded or even questioned." Can somebody explain why German couriers would be carrying letters signed by the Free French commander allowing people to move through Vichy France unquestioned?
Yes that's a big error. There are 2 explanations: 1. The writers felt DeGaulle's name was more familiar to American audiences 2. He actually says General Weygand (I've watched it a million times, I don't hear that). Possible given Peter Lorre's accent. In any event most folks at that time would not get too thrown off by that brief line. I think Renault's line about "I was with the Americans when they blundered into Berlin in 1918" is also completely incorrect.
@@mohanjaiswal792 I don't think so. I've listened very closely. He says General DeGaulle Reason was the studio felt audiences would recognize that name, even though as the resistance leader he would hardly have any authority in Vichy territory.
General Degaulle's (free French) signature didn't really have much authority over a Vichy French Regime town (Casablanca 😊)in 1942😊..... but that would make this film end in laughter over the ♟️ chess board😊
Ugate deliberatly gave the letters of transit to Rick. He thought they would get him. So, gave them to Rick. Are you more impressed with me now? Good ol Peter Lorry
I didn't. Nice catch. May have something to do with projecting Rick as being the "all c-eeing "eye" (i)" in his cafe and gambling den. Yeah, a stretch....
Wait, I have never before realized the letters of transit were signed by general de Gaulle. Why would they be valid in Vichy France and its colonies? Wasn't de Gaulle's exile government seen as illegitimate? Or is this another de Gaulle?
This and a few other great movies will ruin you. They will force you to realize what passes for cinematography in our post-thoughtful modern age. The Oscars have been made out of rubber for decades.
Lorre steals the scene.
Bogart's first appearance in, and one of Lorre's best performances in, one of the best movies ever made.
'Up the River' Film debut
Not Bogart's first. Maybe first as a lead?
I think he means the first time we see him in this film.
Wow, had forgotten how smooth, dedicated, focused and in the moment Peter Lorre could act! What a gem and such a soulful performance in Casablanca! All these actors, performances, direction, cinematography, music, underlying meanings, editing, the amazing synergy created in this work of art and gift of the heart is priceless! Props to all these masters of their craft.
"You're lucky the bar's open for you". this movie is just full of hilariously savage lines
So was he a card shark? Nazi sympathizer? I didn't understand.
@@leftcoaster67 Me neither (?)
Why didn’t he want the guy to come in?
@@natman2939 Because the guy was German, and he hates Germans (or at least, Nazis). It's a central point in the movie.
When Warner Bros. released "Carrotblanca" in 1995 I almost lost a lung from laughing so hard when Tweety Bird broke into a Lorre impersonation.
Omfg thank you so much for showing me this exists LMFAO
@@Puppy_Puppington Happy to be of service.
One of the most perfect scenes in cinema history.
Watch Peter Lorre's eyes at3:41 - the menacing, conniving shift as he looks back at Bogart. In the moment, he is. A natural.
Bogart in real life was an enthusiastic chess player. Rick playing chess with himself perhaps underlined his loneliness.
Best movie ever !,,,
I miss good cinema. Indiana Jones always is in the back of my mind when watching this gem because of the exotic location & excellent acting and tone.
Bogart is always good but Peter Lorre is extraordinary. I was impressed with him from the moment I saw him in "M." Intense, masterful & the conclusion one of the best acting scenes I ever saw. Lorre is considerably underrated today.
They talk about DeNiro, Pacino, Hoffman, Nicholson & Brando but go back, way back to Peter Lorre in "M" & watch where it all started. In this film he had a small part but what a character he was. No wonder Bogart featured Lorre in several of his films. This whole scene & its dialogue is so well composed.
And the big man at the door (Dan Seymour) -- an actor famous years later for his villainous roles in the tv series The Adventure of Superman.
I love how Peter Lorre played this character like Uriah Heep in David Copperfield
Interesting thought: Peter Lorre in a production of David Copperfield.
1:21 Ugarte consciously - or unconsciously - brushes his hand against his jacket...where he's carrying the letters of transit, as if to "protect" them and/or remind himself that he needs Rick to stash them temporarily for him. They're his ticket out of Casablanca and he's nervous as hell about having them on his person.
I saw that too. beautiful subtle movement
peter lorre, man
How did I never notice that??
Lorre inspired the voice of Ren in the Ren & Stimpy cartoon.
You despise me don’t you ........Bogart - hell if I gave you any thought I probably would. I love that line 💖💖💖💖💖💖
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-I don't mind a parasite...I object to a cut-rate one.
EPIC
Amazing that only a few years earlier Lorre spoke no English at all.
Yes, they taught English in High School. It's a language of commerce in Europe.
My parents were of Lorre's generation and both spoke English well when they came to the US.
jab3785 so in just a couple years he learned perfect English. That’s impressive.
I liked him in M (1931) and Maltese Falcon (1941).
A very sad life he had. Too many talented persons suffered. Now we get people like Trump.
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Thanks for posting this
Thank you very much!!!!!
Ugarte: "You despise me don't you?" Rick "If I gave you any thought, I probably would!" ..... Rick: "I don't mind a parasite, I object to a cut-rate one!" LOL! Classic dialogue from the greatest movie of all-time!
This was the original:
"I feel sorry for you."
"I don't think about you at all.
that has become so legendary from Mad Men.
I love the way PL snakes through doorways in this movie.
LOVE THIS FILM CLIP on CZcams !! - DEUTSCHE BANK Gambler refused entry by RICK Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) in 1942 classic film ''CASABLANCA''
Bogey was the baddest motherfucker ever, whether he was playing a gangster, a detective or the romantic leads he really made his name with that started with Casablanca. If you fuse the toughness of Bogey with the charm of Cary Grant, you’ve got the perfect James Bond.
Riiiiick!!!!! Riiiiick!!!! Help me Riiiiick!!!!
Great movie.
Awesome 👏🏻
One other thing about this scene: When Rick tells Ugarte "Yes you're right, I am a little more impressed with you" it seems like sarcasm or contempt. Is he really more impressed with Ugarte?
Possible yes, for killing the two Germans?
Yes, he killed two German soldiers
@@johndonaldson3619 Yes, I think that's it. His expression is somewhat of a sneer but he's actually showing grudging respect for Ugarte. Prior to that he was pretty much dismissive of him and his claims of moral motivation e.g. "Think of the poor devils who must rot here, through ways of my own I provide them with visas". Rick: "For a price Ugarte, for a price!". When Rick puts 2 and 2 together and figures it was Ugarte who killed the 2 German clerks and stole the letters of transit he subtly approves of him, if only for a moment.
I laughed way to hard at that username.
amazing
The Year of the Cat.
I can't imagine strolling through a crowd any other way.
Many Calavera and ChowChilla Charlie form Grim Fandango
Biggest blooper of the movie: "Letter's of Transit, signed by General DeGaulle". In Occupied France they could hardly have been "signed by General DeGaulle" since he was the leader of the Free French resistance!
In the screenplay, he was suppose to say "Marshal Weygand", a vichy official. But viewers might not realize who this person is, so they choose a person whom everyone would know..... I presume this is what happened.
@@davidyoung6331 He does say Weygand, who at that time was the head of French North Africa for Vichy. Listen to a Francophone pronunciation of Weygand as opposed to an anglicized one and it is very clear.
@@thomasgwynn9845 Oh my, you're right!
Chowchilla Charlie.
1:16 Reminds me of Luke and Yoda's first exchange
Come on dude..don't mention them on the same day. One is pro-fascist, the other anti-fascist.
is he playing chess with himself?
Yes
Bogie was a chess master
@@Airowregina That's strange. He handled the pieces like a common patzer.
Bogey was a very good club level player and before acting made a living on the streets of New York as a chess hustler. He had once been one of only two players to achieve a draw in a 1:8 challenge match against the then-reigning American chess champion. He was playing a chess-by-mail match at the time of shooting for this movie. The position on the board was part of the opening game of that match. Between takes he was often playing chess with Claude Rains and Paul Heinreid.
He also played by mail as well.
I can see where Cad Bane got his voice from
The Mcguffin that never made any sense, as if the Germans and Vichy gave a damn what Gen. de Gaulle signed. Still everything else is so tight and engaging, that it really doesn't matter.
If I ever die, and the afterlife is real or purgatory or whatever. I want my purgatory to be at Cafe Ricks!!! Forever waiting to get a plane but not giving a crap because the gin join is the hippest in the world. Plenty to do ;p
I’ve got a couple of prime locations picked out. An emerald mansion that floats in space with a rainbow road as its long track like driveway that I could walk on and see the stars above and below me in every direction.
Or just my childhood home with my family.
But….since those are closer to heaven, if I can’t have them, maybe I’ll hang out at Rick’s with you. 🎉
Ren Hoek
Why didn’t Rick want to let that guy in?
Because the guy is a Nazi
Because the guy was a Nazi
"Letters of transit signed by General De Gaulle. They can not be rescinded or even questioned." Can somebody explain why German couriers would be carrying letters signed by the Free French commander allowing people to move through Vichy France unquestioned?
He says "General Weygand"
It's a movie
Yes that's a big error. There are 2 explanations: 1. The writers felt DeGaulle's name was more familiar to American audiences 2. He actually says General Weygand (I've watched it a million times, I don't hear that). Possible given Peter Lorre's accent. In any event most folks at that time would not get too thrown off by that brief line. I think Renault's line about "I was with the Americans when they blundered into Berlin in 1918" is also completely incorrect.
@@TWS-pd5dc He says 'Waygand'. It's due to the accent.
@@mohanjaiswal792 I don't think so. I've listened very closely. He says General DeGaulle Reason was the studio felt audiences would recognize that name, even though as the resistance leader he would hardly have any authority in Vichy territory.
General Degaulle's (free French) signature didn't really have much authority over a Vichy French Regime town (Casablanca 😊)in 1942😊..... but that would make this film end in laughter over the ♟️ chess board😊
Ugate deliberatly gave the letters of transit to Rick. He thought they would get him. So, gave them to Rick.
Are you more impressed with me now? Good ol Peter Lorry
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Anyone ever notice that Rick dots his " c " and not his " i " ?
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I was just about to point that out, but you beat me to it. Well spotted! It annoys me to no end, for some reason xD
I didn't. Nice catch. May have something to do with projecting Rick as being the "all c-eeing "eye" (i)" in his cafe and gambling den.
Yeah, a stretch....
PLs somebody knows what kind a pen Bogart is using in this scene ?
Are you alive lettersoftransit?
Does anyone know what kind of pen he writes with? It writes beautifully!
It's a Listo pen.
@@markfreeman-uv7si Grease pencil
@@vivarioarriba - That's right Don. Sharp eye.
Wait, I have never before realized the letters of transit were signed by general de Gaulle. Why would they be valid in Vichy France and its colonies? Wasn't de Gaulle's exile government seen as illegitimate? Or is this another de Gaulle?
I thought he say General Weygand, who was at the time this was set, the effective governor general of French North Africa.
@@MaxwellAerialPhotography Oh, thank you. That makes sense. I do not speak French, so it was hard to tell what he said.
This and a few other great movies will ruin you. They will force you to realize what passes for cinematography in our post-thoughtful modern age. The Oscars have been made out of rubber for decades.
Only the best movies live on. We remember the best movies of every era, but there were plenty of crappy ones that aren't hailed as classics.
I never got the big deal with Bogey. I mean he was very one dimensional in his acting. Didn’t really have range. Only one he did was Navy Mutiny film.
Watch him in Dead End 1937 and his other early movies.
If you slow it down to 0.75x, you'll notice right away Peter Lorre sounds so much creepier lol "ohhhhh steeempy!"