They Drive by Night was released on August 3, 1940, and starred George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, and Humphrey Bogart supported by Alan Hale and Roscoe Karns. This is one of those films that was perfectly cast and director Raoul Walsh knew exactly how to bring out the best from his actors. Joe Fabrini …
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Every Night at Eight was released on August 2,1935, and starred George Raft, Alice Faye, Patsy Kelly, and Frances Langford in her debut role. A musical with romantic and comedic elements directed by Raoul Walsh, it was a commercial success for Paramount. George, Alice, and Patsy were bankable stars and Frances was already a success …
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Midnight Club was released on July 29, 1933, and starred George Raft, Clive Brook and Helen Vinson. It was satisfying entertainment with both comedic and dramatic elements. The story is about a detective who infiltrates a ring of jewel thieves, and the able cast delivers well enough though the script is a bit lacking. George …
This photo is from an undated French postcard of George. Many years earlier he bought the tiger’s eye ring to celebrate his birthday when none of his friends acknowledged the occasion. He wore it in most of his films contributing to his classic and stylish look.
George Raft and Alison Skipworth appeared in four films together, the first of which was the crime comedy Madame Racketeer, released on July 23, 1932. Madame Racketeer, in part based on the life of a real woman, George and Alison play charming con artists who form a tenuous alliance. Will they “play” each other or …
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Released on 6/22/1948, Race Street is a crime/drama/film noir that starred George Raft and the versatile William Bendix. As a bookie avenging a death and a cop bent on saving his friend from disaster, the two actors were well matched in intensity as well as at playing strong characters. This film is about loyalty and …
The Glass Key starring George Raft, Edward Arnold, Claire Dodd and Ray Milland was released on June 15, 1935, and was one of Paramount’s highest grossing movies of the year. Adapted from the novel by Dashiell Hammett, The Glass Key is a crime drama that borders on film noir. It benefited from a clever script, …
Johnny Allegro was released on May 26, 1949, and starred George Raft, Nina Foch, and George Macready. This well-written crime thriller/film noir was a hit for Columbia that featured good pacing and an intriguing plot. The relationship and tension between the hero and villain as well as the romance between Johnny and Glenda (Nina) were …
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The Lady’s from Kentucky starring George Raft and Ellen Drew was released on April 28, 1939. This drama/romance featured a character with whom George was very familiar, an easy-going if down on his luck gambler who wins half interest in a racehorse co-owned by a beautiful woman. To be sure there are some twists and …
In Stolen Harmony, released on April 20, 1935, George plays a charming ex-con who blows a mean sax. He was perfectly suited to the role and was a good match for his co-star Grace Bradley. The film is notable for the debut of Lloyd Nolan who became a prolific character actor. He played the villain …