After defining Hollywood’s Golden Age, few have matched the legacy of Humphrey Bogart as one of the most visible examples of a leading man in the industry.
His stature in films like The Maltese Falcon and The Big Sleep represented over a decade’s worth of American culture.
The likable anti-hero and cynical detective were given a face alongside other actors who fit a similar profile.
In 1951, that legacy was made official with Bogart being the last actor born before 1900 to receive an Academy Award.
His Oscar-winning turn in The African Queen helps us understand who he was to his generation and perfectly captured his arc.
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