George Raft, American actor, at home in London flat
Feb. 02, 1967 - George Raft Shocked After report That He Was Not To Be Re-Admitted To Britain: George Raft, the veteran Hollywood film actor, was speechless in Hollywood today, after being told of reports that he was not to be re-admitted to Britain when he returns from the United States. The report said it was a decision taken by Home Secretary, Mr Roy Jenkins, after consideration of the issues involved in the expansion of gambling in London. Mr. Raft, now 71, who runs the Berkeley Square Colony gambling casino, had gone to America for a holiday and was expected back next week. He said in Hollywood today: I am quite shaken. I have always regarded England as my second home. He said he had not been notified of this decision nor had he any inkling that it was pending. He denied he had any connection with gangsters outside the film world. He put it down to his image as a screen jobster in over 100 films'. Photo shows George Raft in his London flat overlooking Park Lane
