George Raft and Carole Lombard starred in Rumba released on February 8, 1935. The plan was to capitalize on the huge success of Bolero released the previous year. Unfortunately, a lackluster script sunk their hopes. However, as the best rumba dancer in Hollywood, George had the opportunity to display his talents in several scenes including …
Whistle Stop was released on January 25, 1946. In this crime film noir, George headlined and Ava appeared in her first starring role. Victor McLaglen turned in a pitch-perfect supporting performance to round out the cast. The film earned favorable reviews and was a financial success. George plays a gambler and Ava an old flame …
Invisible Stripes was released on December 30, 1939, with George Raft, William Holden and Humphrey Bogart in the lead roles. That cast was not lacking in any respect, but the script and the directing were mediocre resulting in an only modestly successful film. The plot explores the challenges of being a parolee in a community …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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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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Each Dawn I Die was released on August 19, 1939. It starred James Cagney and George Raft, had a fantastic script, and was deftly directed by William Keighley. Appreciative audiences made it a huge success for Warner Bros. The film and George received terrific reviews. Filmink magazine wrote, “Raft’s performance is electric – tightly wound, …
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