#StayHappening
Fri Apr 30 2027 at 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC+01:00

“Play it again Sam” - Secrets behind Casablanca (Members/free, £5/visitors)

  • The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh · Edinburgh
  • From GBP 0.00
Open History Society (Edinburgh) Publisher / Host Open History Society (Edinburgh)
Share
\u201cPlay it again Sam\u201d - Secrets behind Casablanca (Members\/free, \u00a35\/visitors)
Advertisement
Ian Garden’s explores its origins, little-known facts, mistakes, and why West Germany censored it until 1980.
About this Event

Released in late 1942, Casablanca is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. Set during WWII, it combines romance, drama, humour and political tension, with memorable performances from Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, a sharp screenplay and unforgettable dialogue. Beneath its love story, however, lies a wartime propaganda message designed to encourage support for the Allied cause. Illustrated with clips and stills from the film, Ian Garden’s presentation explores its origins, uncovers little-known facts about cast and plot, highlights mistakes, and explains why a heavily censored version remained the only one shown in West Germany until 1980.

Advertisement

Event venue & nearby stays

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tickets GBP 0.00
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.

Discover more events by tag

Ask AI if this event suits you

Keep the plans coming

More events in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is happening.

See everything else that’s on — concerts, markets, comedy and more.