WHAT'S ON TCM TONIGHT: PRIMETIME THEME -- STAR OF THE MONTH HUMPHREY BOGART
8:00 PM -- The African Queen (1951)
1h 45m | Adventure | TV-PG
A grizzled skipper and a spirited missionary take on the Germans in Africa during World War I.
Director: John Huston
Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley
Winner of an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role -- Humphrey Bogart
Nominee for Oscars for Best Actress in a Leading Role -- Katharine Hepburn, Best Director -- John Huston, and Best Writing, Screenplay -- James Agee and John Huston
While filming the "leeching" scene, Humphrey Bogart insisted on using rubber leeches. John Huston refused, and brought a leech-breeder to the London studio with a tank full of them. It made Bogart queasy and nervous, qualities Huston wanted for his close-ups. Ultimately, rubber leeches were placed on Bogart, and a close-up of a real leech was shot on the breeder's chest.
10:00 PM -- The Maltese Falcon (1941)
1h 40m | Suspense/Mystery | TV-PG
Hard-boiled detective Sam Spade gets caught up in the murderous search for a priceless statue.
Director: John Huston
Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George
Nominee for Oscars for Best Actor in a Supporting Role -- Sydney Greenstreet, Best Writing, Screenplay -- John Huston, and Best Picture
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