Peter Lorre wasn't playing. What other pair of hands?
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trysts wrote:
Peter Lorre wasn't playing. What other pair of hands?
All I could see on a phone view was the hands. I since moved to a computer and can see the whole view with Peter Lorre.
One thing I am wondering is if it is my imagination or is the white rook is on a black square?
Oh:) And two things makes me think that the board is set up correctly: the queen and king are in the right position and Humphrey Bogart was a good chess player so probably wouldn't make a mistake setting up the board:)
lorre wasn't too good at thinking games
That was cute
trysts wrote:
Oh:) And two things makes me think that the board is set up correctly: the queen and king are in the right position and Humphrey Bogart was a good chess player so probably wouldn't make a mistake setting up the board:)
I think you are right. I found another site with a better picture of the chess scene-- http://starsandletters.blogspot.com/2016/02/bogie-chess-casablanca.html The board is unusual.
notmtwain wrote:
trysts wrote:
Oh:) And two things makes me think that the board is set up correctly: the queen and king are in the right position and Humphrey Bogart was a good chess player so probably wouldn't make a mistake setting up the board:)
I think you are right. I found another site with a better picture of the chess scene-- http://starsandletters.blogspot.com/2016/02/bogie-chess-casablanca.html The board is unusual.
Perhaps Moorish influence ?
Just in passing. I read a few years ago that the position was one between Bogart and a service man he was playing a correspondence game with during the war.
Apparently Bogart had a few going.
I can't say if it's true or not, but maybe batgirl can.
Ronbo710 wrote:
notmtwain wrote:
trysts wrote:
Oh:) And two things makes me think that the board is set up correctly: the queen and king are in the right position and Humphrey Bogart was a good chess player so probably wouldn't make a mistake setting up the board:)
I think you are right. I found another site with a better picture of the chess scene-- http://starsandletters.blogspot.com/2016/02/bogie-chess-casablanca.html The board is unusual.
Perhaps Moorish influence ?
Yes, I think you're right, Ron.
I don't know if Bells_in_the_Night is correct, but Bogie is analyzing a variation of the French, which is quite appropriate since Morocco is a protectorate of France. Besides, Paul Henreid's character, Victor Laszlo, has the courage to drowned out Deutschland über alles with La Marseillaise. You have to love the free French in this film.
Among film noirs, Casablanca is one of the best, although some people don't think of it as a noir. No matter how you classify it, Ingrid Bergman has never been lovelier. Give me a classic any day to a majority of the films produced today, and that includes a majority of the actors and actresses back then too.
Best,
Bob
Ugarte, what a character... Bogart certainly treats him right. This film is just unforgettable.
Crappov wrote:
At least 4 of Bogie's games have survived.
See here ----> H. Bogart Games
Thanks, Crappov.
PolarChess writes:
An avid chess player of expert ability, Bogart reportedly had the idea that Rick Blaine be portrayed as one, a metaphor for the sparring relationship he maintained with friends, enemies, and tenuous allies. One subtle element that makes it stand out over all other scenes is that Rick is visibly analyzing by himself, with no opponent now or later. It is a chess player's thing that makes it stand apart.