Lobby Card (11" x 14") ;
Fine
Warner Bros. , 1942

This remarkable lobby card features a famous scene from the film's climax, showcasing Claude Rains and Humphrey Bogart as they examine the body of Major Strasser. In this moment, Rains delivers the iconic line, "Round up the usual suspects!" This particular example is unrestored and has some pinholes, border wear, and occasional stains and smudges. There are also a few unobtrusive small crimps. Notably, this card shows no signs of fading and retains rich, bright colors. It represents a classic moment from one of the most highly acclaimed American films of all time.

"Casablanca" is a romantic drama directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid. Set and filmed during World War II, the story follows an American expatriate (Bogart) who faces a tough choice between staying with the woman he loves (Bergman) or helping her husband (Henreid), a Czechoslovak resistance leader, escape the Vichy-controlled city of Casablanca to continue fighting the Nazis. Although "Casablanca" was a major production with big stars and top writers, no one thought it would stand out from the many films Hollywood released each year. The movie was rushed into theaters to capitalize on the recent publicity from the Allied invasion of North Africa. Bogart's line, "Here's looking at you, kid," said four times, was not in the original scripts but is believed to be a remark he made to Bergman while she played poker with her English coach and hairdresser between takes. Surpassing all expectations, "Casablanca" won the Academy Award for Best Picture, with Michael Curtiz winning Best Director and the Epstein brothers, along with Howard Koch, taking home Best Adapted Screenplay. Over time, the film's reputation has only grown, with its main characters, unforgettable dialogue, and timeless theme song becoming iconic, consistently ranking among the greatest films ever made.