Welcome back to ReelFact Central, where we uncover hidden gems from the silver screen! Today, we’re stepping behind the scenes of a Hollywood classic: did you know Casablanca’s iconic ending was written during filming? Let’s explore this dramatic tale.

Casablanca (1942), starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, is famous for its bittersweet airport scene. But the script wasn’t finalized until shooting began. The writers, Julius and Philip Epstein, along with Howard Koch, were still debating the ending as cameras rolled. Would Ilsa stay with Rick or leave with Victor? The decision to have Ilsa board the plane was made late in production, adding to the film’s raw emotional impact.

This last-minute choice gave us one of cinema’s most unforgettable endings, proving that sometimes spontaneity creates magic. ReelFact Central is all about these behind-the-scenes stories that make movies timeless.

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