Charles Bradstreet's journey in the entertainment industry began when he accompanied his brother to try-outs for a play, and a script was unexpectedly thrust into his hands. He was then asked to read the part and was ultimately given the lead role in a Los Angeles production titled "Come to My House". This early success seemed to pave the way for further opportunities, as he later managed a bar called Billingsley's, which became a popular hangout spot for legendary performers such as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.
However, Bradstreet's fortunes took a turn when he was offered a movie contract at Columbia Pictures, only to be rejected by studio head Harry Cohn. The reason for this rejection was a personal one, as Cohn had a grudge against Bradstreet due to an incident in which he had thrown Cohn's nephew out of Billingsley's. Despite this setback, Bradstreet did manage to land an MGM contract, where he played a series of small roles before freelancing.
One of Bradstreet's most notable roles was in the 1948 film "Bud Abbott, Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein", which he accepted despite thinking it was a step backwards for his career. His decision to take on the role was influenced by his friendship with the film's director, Charles T. Barton. Interestingly, Bradstreet was also offered the chance to play Tarzan and the lead in TV's "Gunsmoke", but he turned down both opportunities.
As the glamour of acting began to wear off, Bradstreet made the transition to real estate, marking the end of his time in the entertainment industry.
