Leslie Epstein
Writer and son/nephew of screenwriters Julius and Philip Epstein, providing first-person recollections about the making of Casablanca and his family’s role in Hollywood.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 10min
Casablanca: Making one of Hollywood’s greatest movies
Leslie Epstein, writer and son/nephew of screenwriters Julius and Philip Epstein, shares first‑hand memories of their Hollywood life. He recalls the chaotic script revisions, the missing ending on the last day of shooting, casting Bogart and Bergman, and the red‑light drive that inspired the film’s famous final line. He reflects on why the movie still resonates today.
