#BOTD 1898 – 1987 Randolph Scott, 89, US actor.
Born to a wealthy Southern family, privately educated, he served in WW1, age 19-21, from 1917-19, and used his experience and training in his acting career. He appeared in many film genres, but of his films, over 60 were Westerns.
#BOTD 1898 – 1987 Randolph Scott, 89, US actor.
After WW1, his ambition as pro footballer was dashed by a back injury. He tried various jobs, but in 1927 went to LA, armed with his father's letter of introduction to Howard Hughes, which got him a part in Sharp Shooters (1928).
#BOTD 1898 – 1987 Randolph Scott, 89, US actor.
He met Cary Grant in 1932, they soon rented a beach house together in Malibu, not unusual for the time, (Errol Flynn and David Niven shared a house too). But there still remains speculation whether their relationship was romantic?
#BOTD 1898 – 1987 Randolph Scott, 89, US ctor.
Wild Horse Mesa (1932) * Roberta * She * Follow the Fleet * The Last of Mohicans * High, Wide, Handsome * Go West, Young Man * Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm * Jesse James * Virginia City * My Favorite Wife * Western Union * Belle Starr
#BOTD 1898 – 1987 Randolph Scott, 89, US actor.
Shores of Tripoli * Spoilers * Coroner Creek * Fighting Man of Plains * Man in Saddle * Stranger Wore a Gun * Lawless Street * 7th Cavalry * Tall T * Buchanan Rides Alone * Ride Lonesome * Ride the High Country (1962 w. Joel McRea)
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