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Lauren Bacall lit up the screen with glamour and strength

Clip: 08/13/2014 | 3m 58s

Actress Lauren Bacall, who leapt into fame alongside Humphrey Bogart at the age of 19, embodied flinty, female independence as well as old Hollywood glamour. Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post joins Jeffrey Brown to recall Bacall’s mature screen presence, her infamous romance with Humphrey Bogart and the roles and directors that shaped her career.

Aired: 08/13/14

Rating: NR

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