Actors Quote by Patrick Macnee
“I like most of the Humphrey Bogart movies because they had to act then, and they acted very well. Edward G. Robinson is probably the best actor I've ever seen on the movies.”
About This Quote
The speaker admires classic films for their acting quality, highlighting specific actors as exemplary.
In simple terms: Classic movies are praised for strong performances, especially by certain actors.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate and study classic acting.
Themes
film
acting
history
appreciation
Mood
nostalgic
analytical
Type
critical
educational
When to use this quote
- film analysis classes
- movie clubs
- acting workshops
- historical research
Key Concepts
cinema studies
performance art
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What can modern actors learn from classics?
- How does acting evolve over time?
A Different Perspective
The view may romanticize past cinema and overlook modern contributions.
![“You had to stay awake married to him [Humphrey Bogart]. Every time I thought I could relax and do everything I wanted, he'd buck. There was no way to predict his reactions, no matter how well I knew him. As he'd said before our wedding, he expected to be happily married and stay that way, but he…” quote by Lauren Bacall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/441/lauren-bacall-2297_awake_you-had-to-stay-awake-married-to-him-hum_1653959.jpg)
![“Every time I was with Sammy [Davis Jr.] it was like going to the show business museum because the stories were so extraordinary, and I didn't care if they were true or not after a while. ... I don't know if he really got high with Humphrey Bogart or not. It didn't matter because he was painting…” quote by Billy Crystal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/040/billy-crystal-6588_bogart_every-time-i-was-with-sammy-davis-jr-it_1435535.jpg)
![“I made so many films which were more important, but the only one people ever want to talk about is that one with [Humphrey Bogart].” quote by Ingrid Bergman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce2/ingrid-bergman-12601_bogart_i-made-so-many-films-which-were-more-imp_669047.jpg)
