By: Ken Greenwald

Ken Greenwald — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:31:30 +0000

I had the great pleasure of knowing Charlie McGraw. We met in the unemployment line at the Hollywood office. I went up to him, introduced myself, and told him how much I not only enjoyed his work in films, but how wonderful he was as a radio actor. He commented that he loved working in radio. He co-starred with Frank Lovejoy in "Murder and Mr. Malone." I asked Charlie if he had any copies of the radio shows he appeared on. No, he did not. I told him that I worked at the PACIFIC PIONEER BROADCASTERS RADIO ARCHIVES, and that I would bring him cassette copies of many of his radio performances. Two weeks later, we met again on line. I handed him copies of 12 broadcasts. He was flabberghasted that I would do that for him. "You kept your promise, Ken. Most people don't. I'm indebted to you!" I told him it was my pleasure. He certainly deserved it. Though he always seemed to play tough guys, in reality, he was a gentle, kind man. I spent a number of hours talking with him about his career. A delight. I miss him, for he was a rare talent — he acted with great honesty in every role he undertook.

By: Andrew Monroe

Andrew Monroe — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:46:28 +0000

A double feature that seriously tempts me to make the trek out west. Those that can make it, enjoy a double THREAT of one of the all-time great tough guys. We`ll never be graced with the unforgettable likes of Mr. McGraw again. Mr. Rode`s book is a loving, yet unflinching look at a noir icon. Highly, highly recommended for fans of Charles McGraw, and film noir fans in general.

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By: Ken Greenwald

By: Andrew Monroe