George Raft in His Last Interview
George Raft was born on September 26, 1895 and died from emphysema on November 24, 1980. This was his last interview, February, 1980.
Quote from a George Raft Fan
George received a bit of love at Instagram from a fan in Japan who posted several photos including this one from 1939. esky_jp had this to say: He had such a fine face. Also he dressed suits “finely”. A true icon of classic style. I wouldn’t disagree with a word of it.
George Raft and Mae West in Night After Night (1932)
Night After Night was released on October 30, 1932, and is noteworthy as George Raft’s first credit as the lead of a film. This pre-Code, comedic drama is also notable for the debut of Mae West. George once said, “She stole everything but the cameras.” They had known each other in New York before coming …
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George Raft in Johnny Angel (1945)
George Raft and Claire Trevor starred in the crime, drama, thriller, film-noir Johnny Angel. Released on October 25, 1945, it was a box office hit that well exceeded RKO’s expectations. George plays a merchant ship captain who finds his father’s vessel adrift at sea with the entire crew missing. He learns of a plot involving …
George Raft in Intrigue (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 …
George Raft in Red Light (1949)
Red Light, released on September 30, 1949, is a film-noir treat from director Roy Del Ruth that features stylish cinematography as well as many of the elements that distinguish the genre. An able cast headed by George Raft and a “will he or won’t he” question that is only resolved at the end of the …
Happy Birthday George Raft!
George Raft was born on September 26, 1895, 127 years ago today. Over a fifty-year career, IMDB lists 88 credits in his filmography including a record seven features in which he played himself. He has an additional 48 credits as himself in other appearances. He was a movie and television producer and was awarded two …
George Raft Movies Airing in September, 2022
On TCM Invisible Stripes with William Holden, and Humphrey Bogart is scheduled for September 30 at 4:30 AM, Manpower with Edward G. Robinson and Marlene Dietrich is scheduled for September 18 at 8 AM and They Drive by Night with Ann Sheridan, Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino is scheduled for September 29 at 8 PM. …
George Raft and Gary Cooper in Souls at Sea (1937)
Souls at Sea was released on September 3, 1937, starring Gary Cooper and George Raft. Directed by Henry Hathaway, it was an enormous success for the studio and was nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Art Direction, Best Music Score and Best Assistant Director. This action/adventure/romance film is based on a true story about …
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George Raft and Henry Fonda in Spawn of the North (1938)
Spawn of the North was released on August 26, 1938. It starred George Raft and featured Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour supported by Akin Tamiroff and John Barrymore. Henry Hathaway was the director and the film was a huge success. Though an action/adventure film, it was successfully shot on the lot at Paramount thanks to cutting-edge …
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