Lauren Bacall Passes Away at 89: Remembering Her Iconic Whistle Scene

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Lauren Bacall, the iconic actress known for her husky voice and significant contributions to Hollywood's golden age, passed away at the age of 89. Her most memorable performance was in the 1944 film "To Have and Have Not," where she starred alongside Humphrey Bogart, showcasing their undeniable chemistry. Bacall's influence extended beyond her film roles, marking her as a pivotal figure in the Film Noir genre.

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Lauren Bacall has passed away at age 89.

“You Know How to Whistle, Don’t You Steve?”: Remembering Lauren Bacall’s Greatest Scene
http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat...embering_the_late_actress_performance_in.html

Lauren Bacall, the legendary actress whose husky voice was a staple of Hollywood’s golden age, passed away Tuesday. Her career was wide-ranging and nuanced, with iconic moments on both the screen and the stage.

Her defining performance, though, was her first one. Bacall made her bright-eyed debut in 1944’s To Have and Have Not, which paired her with an aging Humphrey Bogart. Bacall was 20 at the time, a middle-class girl from the Bronx doing part-time modeling; Bogart was 44 and at the peak of his career. Their connection was immediate, their chemistry electric.
 
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What a beautiful lady.

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http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2014/08/12/actress_lauren_bacall_dies_at_89.html