{"product_id":"charles-mcgraw-biography-of-a-film-noir-tough-guy-paperback","title":"Charles McGraw: Biography of a Film Noir Tough Guy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan K. Rode\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The iconic actor Charles McGraw appeared in over 140 roles on films and television, including the classic noir pictures \u003ci\u003eThe Killers\u003c\/i\u003e (1946) and \u003ci\u003eThe Narrow Margin\u003c\/i\u003e (1952). Whether portraying tough cops or sadistic killers, McGraw brought a unique authenticity to the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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critical filmography of McGraw's feature film career, a complete list of television appearances and previously unpublished film stills and personal photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilm historian and journalist \u003cb\u003eAlan K. Rode\u003c\/b\u003e is a director of the Film Noir Foundation (www.filmnoirfoundation.com). He lives in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 28, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53774549287219,"sku":"9780786471720","price":60.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/NK7Js_TN6u9780786471720.webp?v=1785488036","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/charles-mcgraw-biography-of-a-film-noir-tough-guy-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}