Play It Again, Sam

The Legacy and Lasting Influence of ‘Casablanca,’ 70 Years Later

On November 26, 1942, in the midst of World War II, a film called “Casablanca” premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. Warner Brothers actually  rushed the release of the film, as the Allies, led by General Dwight Eisenhower,  secured their hold on North Africa  and invaded Casablanca that month.   The film became an American icon, […]