This cartoon featuring Mayo Methot ran on this date, December 30, 1929, mere months after the beginning of the Great Depression.
Here the 25 year old Mayo is featured in this comic strip with actor Jerry Norris. Mayo would star not only on Broadway, but go on to play in many films before marrying her husband of nearly seven years, Humphrey Bogart.
Humphrey Bogart & wife Mayo Methot make the holiday news in this 1944 article.
It’s not too early to start Holiday shopping. For any Hollywood or Humphrey Bogart fans on your list, order a copy of the debut biography ‘Sluggy: Bogie’s Other Baby.’ In addition to her accomplished film career and starring on the Broadway stage, actress Mayo Methot was married to Humphrey Bogart for seven years during a high point in his career. Part of what makes this story so compelling and high profile is her famous husband’s stellar stature, both then and now. Humphrey Bogart is the greatest screen legend of all time, according to the American Film Institute. A few of Bogie’s timeless performances during their highly controversial marriage include ‘Casablanca’ and ‘The Maltese Falcon.’
With her colorful, high-profile behavior and marriage to Hollywood’s biggest star during his career high point, Mayo Methot’s life is replete with talent, drama, celebrity, high stakes and controversy—all ingredients for a fascinating book. ‘Sluggy’ intersects with interesting and conflicted celebrities during a special time known as Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age.’ Order your copy here today!
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