Lauren Bacall in the script was originally much smaller, but during filming, her part was revised multiple times to extend it into the lead part that it became in the released film. Once released, "To Have and Have Not" catapulted Bacall into instant stardom, and her performance became the cornerstone of her star image, the impact of which extended into popular culture at large, even influencing fashion, as well as film-makers and other actors. Warner Bros. launched an extensive marketing campaign to promote the picture and to establish Bacall as a movie star. As part of the public relations push, Bacall made
Lauren Schacher Amy Schumer, Emma Thompson, Ava DuVernay, Lucille Ball, Lauren Bacall and Lexi Alexander. In 2014, Schacher co-founded the "Chicks Who Script" podcast with writers Emily Blake and Maggie Levin discuss women filmmakers and the films, web series, and TV shows they make. Recording 22 episodes in 2014, guests of the podcast have included Rose McGowan, Nicole Perlman, Franklin Leonard, writer Keto Shimizu and film director Lexi Alexander. Lauren Schacher Lauren Schacher (born August 2, 1985) is an American actress and screenwriter most known for her role in Paul Schrader's "The Canyons" and as a co-founder of podcast "Chicks Who Script".