November 26, 1942 –
One of the classic films of the 40s – Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premiered at the Hollywood Theatre in New York City, on this date.
When this film won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Jack L. Warner was first on stage to accept the award, beating the film’s actual producer, Hal B. Wallis, who was incensed at this slight and never forgave Warner. Wallis, at the time regarded as the “wunderkind” at the studio, left Warner Bros. shortly afterwards.
The Haus of Dcaligari 