Jerry Lewis and George Raft Having Fun
Clip from The Ladies Man (1961).
George Raft finds “Intrigue” in 1947
Intrigue was released on October 15, 1947, and starred George Raft, June Havoc, and Helena Carter. It is a film-noir and the first film from George’s company, Star Films. Sam Bischoff and George were the producers while Edwin Marin was the director. The plot revolves around dangerous situations and even more dangerous people encountered by …
Another George Raft Birthday
George Raft was born on September 26, 1895. That was an incredible 130 years ago. In his final interview, he stated that was the year of his birth and his family confirmed that date to me several years ago. All of these years later, people still find him handsome, gentlemanly, and appreciate his self deprecating …
George Raft is the Star of the Month
George is the Star of the Month on TCM. The last time this happened was in 2020. It means his films are in heavy rotation and there is commentary from TCM hosts. So check your local listings and enjoy the show.
George Raft Birthday 9/26/2024
In recognition of George’s 129th birthday, here is a seldom seen photo from 1947 taken on a night street in Soho. Always well dressed, he certainly could strike a dramatic pose. No one embodied the Golden Age of Hollywood better.
George Raft on TCM
Halfway through TCM’s Summer Under the Stars 2024, there are four films with George to watch. August 17, The Ladies Man at 10 pm. August 28, Manpower at 11:15 am and Around the World in 80 Days at 6 am. August 31, Some Like it Hot at 8 pm.
George Raft and Humphrey Bogart in Scenes from Invisible Stripes (1939)
Invisible Stripes, released on December 30, 1939, was not the most successful film with George and Bogart. That honor belongs to They Drive by Night (1940). However, Invisible Stripes provides a telling glimpse into the life of an ex-con prior to World War II. George was never incarcerated but he was acquainted with that world …
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Night After Night (1932) Starring George Raft and Mae West
Night After Night was released on October 30, 1932, and is notable as George Raft’s first leading man role and the debut of Mae West. In a memorable scene, a hat-check girl enthuses over Mae West’s jewels, “Goodness, what beautiful diamonds,” and she replies, “Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie.” The diamonds were …
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George Raft and Claire Trevor in Johnny Angel (1945)
George Raft, Claire Trevor and Signe Hasso starred in the film-noir thriller Johnny Angel. Released on October 25, 1945, it was a significant hit for RKO, a studio known for film-noir. This film revolves around George’s quest to find his father’s killer. The supporting cast is first-rate, the script absorbing, and the filming appropriately moody. …
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George Raft with Birthday Balloons
George Raft was born on September 26, 1895, in New York City. He rose from a childhood on the streets to success as a Broadway dancer and later reached the heights of fame and fortune in the burgeoning film industry of the 1930s known as the Golden Age of Hollywood. Though most often associated with …