description The Petrified Forest Overview
The Petrified Forest is a 1936 crime drama set within Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Starring Leslie Howard and Bette Davis, the film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and featured two distinct endings regarding the protagonist’s fate. Adaptations of the story were subsequently created for radio and television.
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info The Petrified Forest Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1936 |
help The Petrified Forest FAQ
Who plays Duke Mantee in The Petrified Forest?
Humphrey Bogart plays Duke Mantee in the 1936 Warner Bros. film. Leslie Howard insisted on Bogart for the movie after they had appeared in the stage version of Robert E. Sherwood's play.
Where is The Petrified Forest set?
The film is set around a roadside diner near Arizona's Petrified Forest region. Its desert setting traps Alan Squier, Gabrielle Maple, and the other characters when Duke Mantee's gang arrives.
Why was The Petrified Forest important for Bogart's career?
Duke Mantee was one of Bogart's breakout roles and helped move him toward the gangster and noir persona he later refined. The film came years before The Maltese Falcon in 1941 and Casablanca in 1942.
Was The Petrified Forest based on a play?
Yes, it was based on Robert E. Sherwood's 1934 stage play. Archie Mayo directed the 1936 film adaptation for Warner Bros., with Bette Davis as Gabrielle.
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