* AdaptationDisplacement: This is based on one of the (considered) lesser novels of Creator/ErnestHemingway, and though the movie changes a lot of it, it's better remembered than the novel.
** In 1950, there was a more faithful movie version called ''The Breaking Point'', with John Garfield and Creator/PatriciaNeal, that was well received, but isn't as well known today.
* AwardSnub: It received zero UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nominations.
* MemeticMutation:
** "You know how to whistle, don't you Steve? You just put your lips together and blow."
** Also, "Was you ever bit by a dead bee?"
* {{Narm}}: Creator/LaurenBacall had a quite awkward singing voice, sounding close to [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit the Frog]] on some lines. The studio suggested she be dubbed, but Creator/HumphreyBogart insisted the real thing be used.
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