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Apr 22, 2022 · Remains Charles McGraw’s Best Lead Role and an Underappreciated Noir at 70. You’ve heard of Humphrey Bogart, and you’ve heard of Robert Mitchum, but Charles McGraw? Maybe not. With a tough ...
As chronicled by Rode, Charles McGraw's hard-won success during the mid-1950's, appearing in The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1956) and starring in two television series, became dissipated by the actor's nihilistic life-style. McGraw's long-term drinking problem resulted in a life filled with promise gradually morphing into a noir-stained tragedy.
- Alan K. Rode
Aug 2, 1980 · HOLLYWOOD, Aug 1 (AP) Charles McGraw, an actor who played tough guys on stage, in films and on television for more than 20 years, died Tuesday of injuries suffered in an accident at his Studio ...
As chronicled by Rode, Charles McGraw's hard-won success during the mid-1950's, appearing in The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1956) and starring in two television series, became dissipated by the actor's nihilistic life-style. McGraw's long-term drinking problem resulted in a life filled with promise gradually morphing into a noir-stained tragedy.
- Alan K. Rode
Aug 28, 2012 · Paperback – August 28, 2012. by Alan K. Rode (Author) 4.4 34 ratings. See all formats and editions. 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 ...
- Alan K. Rode
Aug 14, 2012 · As chronicled by Rode, Charles McGraw's hard-won success during the mid-1950's, appearing in The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1956) and starring in two television series, became dissipated by the actor's nihilistic life-style. McGraw's long-term drinking problem resulted in a life filled with promise gradually morphing into a noir-stained tragedy.
- Alan K. Rode
May 21, 2012 · Gravel voiced, stoney faced & grizzled looking actor Charles McGraw notched up dozens of TV and film appearances often portraying law enforcement figures or ...
