Old Dude, Old Movies - "The Petrified Forest"

This 1936 release starred Leslie Howard, Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028096/ - this entry notes a couple of things that jumped out at me, noted by a  reviewer identified as "gmatcallahan"

First, the reviewer noted how the two African-American characters provided a great contrast on how black men were portrayed in movies at that time.  One was shown in a stereotypical subservient role, while the other was a wise-cracking equal with his peers.

The second thing the reviewer posted was the "colorful witticisms and engaging banter" throughout the picture.  I really like the script.

After many small roles, mostly as gangsters or swells, Bogart finally got a role he could sink his teeth into.  His Duke Mantee was a rough customer who knew he was doomed, but he had a romanticism under the cold surface.

I loved this movie, and would strongly recommend it.  It's on TCM now (as of 6pm MDT).