The Making of The African Queen, or, How I went to Africa with Bogart, Bacall, and Huston and almost lost my mind

About this book

This volume recalls the adventures of Katharine Hepburn, John Huston, Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall during the grueling, on-location filming of The African Queen which prove to be as entertaining and unforgettable as the film classic itself. Includes 45 behind the scenes photos. Hepburn recalls her experience of making this popular film, revealing her emotional highs and lows during the filming, her competitiveness, and her insecurities.