Sep 17, 2009 carole lombard stars with george raft in the 34 film bolero. Bolerogeorge raft and carole lombard mobconnected screen tough guy george raft actually got his entertainment biz start as a male taxi dancer, believe it or not. George raft and janet blair dance the tango in broadway 1942 duration. So in case you want to see george raft and carole lombard bolero just check it out on youtube. The paramount production was a rare chance for raft to star and to. George raft celebrity profile check out the latest george raft photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Margo as carmelita, lynne overman, iris adrian as goldie allen and. The george raft story is a 1961 american biographical film of hollywood film star george raft. Jun 23, 2019 a fugitive george raft from broadway brings a new dance to havana and meets an heiress carole lombard who lets him lead.
Bo dereks bolero turnon stirs up a ravel revival, millions in royaltiesand some ugly memories. Rumba is a movie worth seeing only if you love seeing the rumba and other ballroom style dances or if you are curious and never saw george raft dance. Bolero danced in the circle of drums was the most passionate dance ive ever seen in a film. The picture was retitled spin of a coin for release in the united kingdom, a reference to raft s characters nickelflipping trick in scarface 1932, the film that launched raft s career as an actor known for portraying gangsters. In fact, he fit the type so well that his rather shady background became the object of endless speculation, and both the public and the studio refused to accept him in any but the. George raft was bornon september 26, 1901 in new york city, ny. Rumba 1935 starring george raft, carole lombard youtube. George raft biography facts, childhood, family life. Dec, 2011 you can see raft dance in the 1932 cagney film taxi. Well, what makes george unique is that for all the actors whove played gangsters, george was the one actor who played gangsters and also had someone else play george playing gangsters. The picture was retitled spin of a coin for release in the united kingdom, a reference to rafts characters nickelflipping trick in scarface 1932, the film that launched rafts career as an actor known for portraying gangsters.
The supporting cast features janet blair and broderick crawford. But it all comes to a head when his partner wants more. Jan 10, 2012 the idea of raft as lover came to us courtesy of one of our most alert readers. The idea of our blog was to highlight rafts often overlooked dancing skills rather than his many gangster movie roles. George raft discussion news, rumors, gossip moviechat. George raft 26 september 18951 24 november 1980 was an american film actor most closely identified with his portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s. Find films and movies featuring george raft on allmovie. George raft was a terrific dancer and the rendition of the music bolero was fantastic. In his youth, he showed a great interest in, and aptitude for. Any attention he gives to another woman, she flies off the handle. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, family life, career, and achievements. George raft was an american actor and dancer, best known for portraying gangsters in the films of the 1930s and the 1940s. Raoul is helped along the way by his promoter brother mike william frawley and scores of willing females, matriculating from twobit gigolo to the greatest ballroom dancer in paris.
Bolero is a 1934 american precode musical drama film directed by wesley ruggles and starring george raft and carole lombard. We re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Carole lombard stars with george raft in the 34 film bolero. She was married to actor william powell and later to clark gable. The paramount production was a rare chance for raft to star and to play a dancer, which had been his profession in new york city, rather than portraying a gangster. Feb 23, 2019 bolero is a 1934 american precode musical drama film starring george raft and carole lombard, and directed by wesley ruggles. I still love to watch them dance anytime on youtube too. George and carole lombard one of many actresses he was intimate with.
Joe raft is a professional dancer who is just too good not to be seen on broadway. He was born george ranft, and was the son of eva glockner and conrad ranft, a department store deliveryman. Bolero paramount, 1934, directed by wesley ruggles, stars movie tough guy george raft18951980, in a change of pace playing a dancer, not in the sense of fred astaire or gene kelly, but that of an ambitious night club dancer working solely on a strictly business deal with his female partners, in spite of how some try to throw themselves on him. Lombard reportedly told close friends that raft was, in the bedroom sense, the best lover she ever had made two dance films together, bolero a big hit for paramount in early 1934, including a scene where carole dances in lingerie and stockings.
Never really cared for george raft, but this film made me change my mind. Interviewed in 1980, his final television appearance, the then 85yearold actor, dressed stylishly in a charcoal peaklapel suit over a black polo neck, was asked about his habit of giving money to those struggling to break into his fickle industry. During his lengthy show business career, george raft achieved the reputation as one of the screens toughest and most convincing movie mobsters. He received additional recognition for his performances in they drive by night and bolero. Bolero is a 1934 american precode musical drama film starring george raft and carole lombard, and directed by wesley ruggles. September 26, 1901 november 24, 1980 was an american film actor and dancer identified with portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s. Broadway is a 1942 crime drama musical film directed by william a.
This sale is for bolero 1934 starring george raft on dvd. Raft was born george ranft 1902 according to census, in washington heights 163rd st. In bolero, george raft is in the limelight as part of a dancing duo. A dancers george raft partner carole lombard leaves him to marry a baron, but they dance again after world war i. Seiter and starring george raft as himself and pat obrien as a detective. Bolero 1934 wesley ruggles synopsis, characteristics. The movie has a message and incredible dance scenes. George raft full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Ray danton portrays raft and the film was directed by joseph m. These dvds will play on any dvd player anywhere in the world region free. George raft of course known for his bad guy roles is such a great dancer. A fugitive george raft from broadway brings a new dance to havana and meets an heiress carole lombard who lets him lead. George raft was born and grew up in a poor family in hells kitchen, at the time one of the roughest, meanest areas of new york city. Raoul is helped along the way by his promoter brother mike william.
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