Humphrey Bogart: A Life from Beginning to End

Even half a century after his death, Humphrey Bogart remains one of the most iconic actors of all time. The epitome of class and cool, he embodied the ultimate tough guy—and no one wore a fedora quite like him.

“Bogie” began life under uncertain circumstances, born to parents addicted to drugs and disorder, but he would rise above these difficulties to become a star. From Broadway to Hollywood, he became a top-billed actor, the likes of which the world has rarely seen. With films such as Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, and The African Queen, he emerged as one of the greatest actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Here, in this book, we will explore the life and legend of this dashing icon in full.