Kirk Douglas the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, which gave him a special scholarship. One of his classmates was Betty Joan Perske (later known as Lauren Bacall), who would play an important role in launching his film career. Bacall wrote that she "had a wild crush on Kirk," and they dated casually. Another classmate, and a friend of Bacall's, was aspiring actress Diana Dill, who would later become Douglas's first wife. During their time together, Bacall learned Douglas had no money, and that he once spent the night in jail since he had no place to sleep. She
To Have and Have Not (film) This quote is ranked at #34 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Movie Quotes list. "To Have and Have Not" is noted for its similarity to earlier films "Casablanca" (1942) and "Morocco" (1930) and "Across the Pacific" (1942). There are some similarities to the plot of the earlier "Casablanca" (1942). Other changes tended in the same direction, such as the introduction of a sympathetic piano player as an important supporting character. Carmichael's Cricket was not in the Hemingway book, and parallels Dooley Wilson's Sam in "Casablanca". Several cast members from "Casablanca" also appear in the film; apart from Bogart and Dalio (Emil