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Informationen zum Autor Film historian and journalist Alan K. Rode is a director of the Film Noir Foundation ( www.filmnoirfoundation.com ). He lives in Los Angeles. Klappentext The iconic actor Charles McGraw appeared in over 140 roles on films and television, including the classic noir pictures The Killers (1946) and The Narrow Margin (1952). Whether portraying tough cops or sadistic killers, McGraw brought a unique authenticity to the screen. Emphasizing his impact on the film noir style, this comprehensive biography examines McGraw's lengthy career against the backdrop of a changing Hollywood. Through numerous personal interviews with his surviving intimates, close acquaintances and co-workers, his tumultuous personal life is detailed from his earliest days to his bizarre, accidental death. Also included are an extensive critical filmography of McGraw's feature film career, a complete list of television appearances and previously unpublished film stills and personal photos. Zusammenfassung The iconic actor Charles McGraw appeared in over 140 roles on films and television! including the classic noir pictures The Killers (1946) and The Narrow Margin (1952). Emphasising his impact on the film noir style! this comprehensive biography examines McGraw's lengthy career against the backdrop of a changing Hollywood. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword: The McGraw Role No One Knows (by Jim Steranko) Prologue: Not Ready for His Close-Up 1. Child of the Heartland 2. Young Thespian 3. Hungry During the Golden Era 4. What Did You Do in the War, Charlie? 5. Bright Boy Gets a Break 6. The Watershed Year 7. The Lion Goes Black 8. In Demand 9. The Capital of Noir 10. The Other Side of the Hill 11. "Not Enough (Blood) to Suit Me" 12. The Certifiable Howard Hughes 13. The Sleeper That Almost Wasn't 14. Missing the Brass Ring 15. RKO Studios as Andersonville 16. Freelance Actor 17. Small-Screen Evolution 18. "Where Do We Get Such Men..." 19. Family Tensions 20. Character Actor 21. Spartacus 22. "Good Evening" 23. Golden Age Dissolution 24. A Glorious Time 25. Single Actor, Needs Work 26. Cold-Blooded Comeback 27. Last Hurrah 28. Means of Descent 29. Last Call 30. A Noir-Stained Legacy Critical Filmography Television Credits Chapter Notes Sources Index ...
