While out on the runway this morning I ran into an older gentleman that was explaining how the Lockheed Electra that I was shooting was actually the plane used in Casablanca at the end of the movie (about 4 min from the end). The story was interesting but after doing some research – it seems that there is more to the story – see the link at the end if you want to read about it.
While I was shooting I decided to shoot in Black&White and then later in post I actually converted to old sepia toned paper – this was inspired by the gentlemans story.
True or not – it made the photos more special to me. I hope you enjoy them.
A beautiful plane no matter what the “real” story is. Here is the link if you want to read more.
http://www.yesterland.com/casablanca.html
Love the choice of the prints in sepia.
Nice!
“Play it again Sam, you played it for her, now play it again for me.”
Bill Fortney: I own a copy of the original Casablanca screen play. Mr. Rick never utters the line “Play it again, Sam.” Urban legend. The actual line to Sam is: “If she can stand it, I can. Play it!” See page 62 of the original 6/13/42 screen play.
FWIW, I have seen the movie about 15 times. And the airplane was great. Thanks, guys!
I stand duly corrected! So, “if she can stand it, I can. Play it.” Now being a Kentucky Hill Billy, if I’d a written the script it a been Like this, ” That thur song you done sung, sang it agin!, right Purdue like!”