Whistle Stop was released on January 25, 1946. Classified as a crime film noir, George and Ava played the romantic leads well with Victor McLaglen turning in a pitch-perfect supporting performance. George Raft Films currently has this movie available free along with many others.
Jimmy knew that George was the best dancer for his opponent in the dance competition in the movie Taxi!, released on January 23, 1932, and recommended him for the uncredited role. George was a terrific ballroom dancer and had been a professional for many years before this film was made. Although Jimmy was a dancer, …
Carole Lombard and George Raft made two films together, Bolero (1934) and Rumba (1935). They were very fond of each other and that chemistry came through in both movies. Sadly, Carole died in a plane crash on 1/16/1942, eighty years ago today. What a shock it was to the Hollywood community. Her husband, Clark Gable, …