And this film paired an unhappily-married Humphrey Bogart and young Lauren Bacall for the first time (this was Lauren Bacall""s startling movie debut at 19 years of age), leading to one of Hollywood""s most enduring romances.The pod with the chimp headed into the eye of the storm - went off-course, and then inexplicably disappeared.It leaves the audience with a distinctly down-beat conclusion and bitter taste.The low-budget film reflects the remarkable directorial debut of John Huston (previously a screenwriter) who efficiently and skillfully composed and filmed this American classic for Warner Bros.Although she had been traumatized, she insisted on going to her high school, while her father worried about her safety.