Key Largo

This is surprisingly staid for a Huston film. Still, the top-notch cast punches it across, and the swirling storm raging outside the hotel provides an interesting backdrop.

A classy little '40s chamber piece that is competently handled by writer-director John Huston and supremely well acted by its starry cast.

First seen soaking in a tub while chomping on a cigar, Robinson arises from the water to put a stranglehold on the film.

Trapped in a country estate by an impending storm, a mobster attempts to lay low before escaping from the police, but takes a risky gambit holding Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall hostage.

Claire Trevor won a Supporting Oscar for playing the alcoholic mistress of Edward G. Robinson's gangster in John Huston's taut crimer starring Bogart.