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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critical filmography of McGraw's feature film career, a complete list of television appearances and previously unpublished film stills and personal photos.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
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
