The legendary life and work of Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall (1924–2014) -

 Lauren Bacall was born Betty Joan Perske on September 16, 1924 in the Bronx, New York City.

Childhood -

Her parents, William and Natalie, divorced when Lauren was five.

Modeling career -

Bacall's slim, angular looks and height (1.74 m, or 5 ft 8.5 in) immediately caught the eye of fashion editors.

Model looks -

In fact, it was the Harper's Bazaar cover photograph that attracted the attention of Nancy "Slim" Keith,

'To Have and Have Not' (1944) -

Lauren Bacall made her screen debut in 'To Have and Have Not' opposite Humphry Bogart.

Hitting the right note -

Meanwhile, a 20-year-old Lauren Bacall was captured in a memorable photograph lounging on top of a piano while Vice President Harry S.

Marriage to Humphrey Bogart -

On May 21, 1945, Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart were married in the village of Lucas in Malabar Farm State Park in Ohio,

'Dark Passage' (1947) -

The couple were by now proven box-office gold, and teamed up again for the mystery thriller 'Dark Passage.'

Family life -

On January 6, 1949, Bogie and Bacall welcomed son Stephen into their lives.

'Young Man with a Horn' (1950) -

 In 'Young Man with a Horn,' Bacall appeared opposite Kirk Douglas and Doris Day.

Family life -

 Taking a break from Hollywood, Bacall spent much of her time at home with her husband and son.

'Written on the Wind' (1956) -

Bacall stated later in her 1978 autobiography, 'By Myself and Then Some,' that she didn't think much of her performance in 'Written on the Wind,'

'Designing Woman' (1957) -

By the time filming started on 'Designing Woman' in 1956, Bacall was supporting Bogart, who was suffering from terminal cancer.

Death of Humphrey Bogart -

 Humphrey Bogart' death made headline news around the world.

Relationship with Frank Sinatra -

Heartbroken, Bacall embarked on a relationship with Frank Sinatra.

Marriage to Jason Robards -

 Lauren Bacall made just three movies in the 1960s, instead concentrating on her stage career.

'Applause' (1970) -

In 1970, she again took the lead on stage, this time in 'Applause,' which opened on Broadway on March 30, and ran for 896 performances.

Tony Award -

A smiling Lauren Bacall is flanked by Shirley MacLaine, Walter Matthau, and and Julie Andrews after receiving her Tony Award for her role in 'Applause.'

'The Shootist' (1976) -

The following year she got a call from John Wayne who personally requested her to star alongside him in 'The Shootist.' Released the following year, it was the Duke's last film.

'The Shootist' (1976) -

The following year she got a call from John Wayne who personally requested her to star alongside him in 'The Shootist.' Released the following year, it was the Duke's last film.