Stolen Harmony
Stolen Harmony (1935) is an American feature film directed by Alfred L. Werker.[1] It was a semi-musical with George Raft.[2]
| Stolen Harmony | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alfred L. Werker |
| Produced by | Albert Lewis |
| Based on | story by Leon Gordon |
| Starring | George Raft Ben Bernie |
| Cinematography | Harry Fischbeck |
| Edited by | Otho Lovering |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
A saxophone-player/dancer (George Raft) joins a Big Band upon his release from jail. The film climaxes with a car chase.[3]
Cast
- George Raft as Ray Angelo
- Ben Bernie as Jack Conrad
- Grace Bradley as Jean Loring
- Lloyd Nolan as Chesty Burrage
- Purv Pullen as Little Nell (uncredited)
- Ruth Clifford As Nurse (uncredited)
- Jane Wyman as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Bess Flowers as Musician (uncredited)
- Carol Holloway As 6 Children members (uncredited)
- Fred Toones as Henry (uncredited)
- William Cagney as "Schoolboy" (lookalike brother of James Cagney)
Production
The film was based on an original story by Leon Gordon and was announced in December 1934. From the beginning it was envisioned as a vehicle for George Raft and bandleader Ben Bernie.[4]
References
- Stolen Harmony Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 2, Iss. 13, (Jan 1, 1935): 72.
- Vagg, Stephen (February 9, 2020). "Why Stars Stop Being Stars: George Raft". Filmink.
- Everett Aaker, The Films of George Raft, McFarland & Company, 2013 p 57
- Studio Workers to Be Kept Busy During Holidays Los Angeles Times 14 Dec 1934: 7.
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