'Casablanca': Read THR's 1942 Review — hollywoodreporter.com

On Nov. 26, 1942, Thanksgiving Day, Casablanca made its world premiere at the Hollywood Theatre in New York City. A news article in The Hollywood Reporter on Dec. 2 noted that "reviewers unanimously applauded Warners for its scoop of the film year." On Dec. 8, THR weighed in with its own take on the film in a review originally headlined, "'Casablanca' Terrific Hit - Inspired Casting, Curtiz Direction, Give Wallis Winner"

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