Michael Curtiz’s Casablanca (1942) is one of Hollywood’s most iconic films, celebrated for its blend of romance, intrigue, and patriotism during a critical moment in world history. While its legend has grown over the decades, the truth about its creation reveals a mix of studio pragmatism, creative serendipity, and sheer talent. Here’s the story:1. Based on a Play Nobody KnewCasablanca began as an unproduced play titled Everybody Comes to Rick’s, written by Murray Burnett and Joan Alison in 1940

1.2M views · 40K reactions | Actor and author Tom Hanks shares the legendary backstory behind one of the most powerful scenes in CASABLANCA ('42) as he introduces the film tomorrow night with Ben Mankiewicz. Join us at 8pm ET as he shares some of his favorite films and discusses his new book: "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece: A novel." | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

50K views · 1.9K reactions | Back in 2001, Rob Reiner introduced CASABLANCA (’42), and shared some behind-the-scenes secrets of one of the most quotable films of all time. #TCMEssentials #TBT | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook