Play it again, Bogie.

Humphrey Bogart, one of my favorite actors, appeared in 75 films before his three pack-a-day habit killed him. I cranked through a handful of Bogart films today, which completes my movie marathon portion of my list.

And no, I didn’t watch Casablanca. I’ve seen it too many times and it’s too famous to count, I decided.

Beat the Devil

A band of con men set out to steal parcels of African land rich with uranium. Bogart is more or less their stooge, until he falls in love with a compulsively dishonest English woman, whose husband in turn is seduced by Bogart's wife. They all wind up running from authorities of many nations in this humorous spoof of noir films.

The Maltese Falcon

A classic and one of the films that launched Bogey into stardom. Detective Sam Spade is asked to help track down a solid gold statue that is encrusted with jewels. He does. Hmm. Not as heavy as you'd think...but check out the original version of this film that predated the Hollywood censors. Or the comedic version Satan Met a Lady. Yes, Bogart's is the third incarnation of this classic noir epic.

Action in the North Atlantic

Merchant Marines on a Liberty Ship get separated from their convoy to Europe by a German wolfpack in this WWII naval action-adventure. They survive two sub attacks, Luftwaffe strafing and bombing runs, fog, and storms during their time at sea. Like Das Boot, Run Silent, Run Deep, or U-571? You'll like Action in the North Atlantic. Oh, and if you liked U-571, you're an idiot.

Across the Pacific

A disgraced and dishonorably discharged Army officer decided to offer his artillery skills to the highest bidder overseas right before the outbreak of WWII. On a boat travelling to Japan, he is seduced into selling American armament secrets to Japanese agents. Or does he? Is he actually an American secret agent? Is he spreading disinformation?

Passage to Marseille

Escapees from Devil's Island are picked up by a tramp steamer as their hand made canoe bobs around the Atlantic. A complex story unfolds of French patriots who risk their lives to escape prison and try to get to Allied lands to take the fight to the Germans. An interesting study in patriotism and the rights of wrong-doers to make amends to their country.

All Through the Night

When a sports handicapper's favorite cheesecake baker is murdered, his investigation leads he and his cronies to a ring of German spies and saboteurs. A light-hearted, action-packed bit of WWII US propaganda.