He Was Beautiful - A Tribute To Randolph Scott

[dog1701]

When I was a boy watching old Westerns on TV, Randolph Scott became my favorite actor. In later years, I learned that he truly was a gentleman who repected his fans, was not full of himself, and did many things for others that showed character. For instance, I once read about an act of kindness he performed for Gene Tierney, who was deathly afraid of airplanes. Not going into details; don't remember them all, but I remember thinking that that's how a man acts.

[irinagarbo]

@dog1701

Yes, you are right in everything you said. Randy was a TRUE gentleman, on and off screen and that's I think why I love him SO much. because I know his image on screen of a good man wasn't different from what he really was - a good man.

[irinagarbo]

@irinagarbo

I read Gene Tierney's book, and in addition to the story you mentioned, there is also that story about while filming "Belle Starr" Gene had severe eye infection and the prodaction was stopped and they wanted to suspend her but Scott insisted that they wait until she gets well, otherwise he would quit. That's a gentleman!!!!

[44liliana]

irina no sabia de este actor es muy lindo

[irinagarbo]

@44liliana

Muchas gracias!

[et7waage1]

Oh, this IS beautiful! You really did a marvelous job wih this! Mr. Scott was indeed very very handsome! And I agree he would have been the perfect Ashley!

So thanks for making this wonderful tribute!

[irinagarbo]

@et7waage1

Thank you so much for your warm comment!

[manipenni05]

Какое прекрасное видео! А герой так вообще! Какие моменты шикарные, просто супер! точно надо мне всерьез браться за Ренди и пересматривать с ним фильмы, уже начала качать))))

[irinagarbo]

@manipenni05

Спасибо! Очень рада что понравилось!

Я думаю ты не пожалеешь взявшись за него ;)

[AliceVonFrankenstein]

Irina, it's so hypnotically beautiful !! Now, after watching "Western Union" I perfectly understand why you love Randolph Scott so much . Still not fan of westerns as genre, I'd love to see this man in some touching love story of Civil War era. And I also noticed Randolph had such kind eyes expression...did he ever appear in the part of a priest / missionary ? just thought he would be so convincing in this role...

[irinagarbo]

@AliceVonFrankenstein

Wow Alice your comment made my day! You know I am so glad you liked Randy in Western Union, I just rewatched this movie last week with my friend and enjoyed just like the first time I watched it. Speaking of Civil War era love stories, I would recommend So Red The Rose 1935 and Virginia City, I think Randy gave outstanding performances in both. And he was even concidered for the ashley wilkes part in GWTW (Margaret Mitchell wanted him for the part), but it didn't hapen :(

[AliceVonFrankenstein]

@irinagarbo , thank you very much for recommendations ! So, I'm not the only one who thinks that Randolph Scott looked like gentleman of Civil War era. No wonder the author of GWTW wanted him for playing Ashley ! I don't denay L.Howard's talent, just don't like him at all. But if this part would be played by Mr Scott, it would be so natural, that Scarlett would be ready even to kill any woman for getting this man.

[irinagarbo]

@AliceVonFrankenstein

You are so right. I do like Leslie Howard. I think he is a very good actor, but he is a Brit. When I was a child I didn't know the difference between South and North, between Brits and Americans, so his Ashley was pretty fine to me. But now as I know how a real Southerner look and sound, Randy is the Ashley of my dreams. And if I were Scarlett to this Ashley, I'd do anything to have him on my side.

[irinagarbo]

@AliceVonFrankenstein

And I forgot to answer your question, no he never had a part either as a priest or a missionary, that'd be interesting choice, I think. In one movie he pretended to be a preacher, but it was rather comic and not serious at all. But he was a doctor in "China Sky" and I loved this. You are right, her eyes are very kind and sweet, I adore them :)

[AliceVonFrankenstein]

@irinagarbo , I'm definitely going to find "China Sky", because classic films about doctors/scientists are my personal weakness (not only horrors, but movies like "King's row" or "Madame Curie", too).

But back to westerns : is, for example, "Carson city" an interesting picture ?

[irinagarbo]

@AliceVonFrankenstein

"China Sky" is a pretty hard to find movie, so if you have any trouble finding it, let me know and I will help you.

"Carson City", I enjoyed it, yes. I don't know if you as non-western fan would enjoy it the same as I did, but maybe you will. Another movie that I am SURE you will like is "Belle Starr" 1941, because I think it's more a civil war movie than a western. Randy stars against the beautiful and very young Gene Tierney and I love them together.

[AliceVonFrankenstein]

@irinagarbo , thank you ! Seemed any old hollywood film about China is not easy to find (like "The keys of the Kingdom" or "Dragon seed"). As to "Carson city" - well, another reason is there's Raymond Massey in the cast (and I'm his fan).

[irinagarbo]

@AliceVonFrankenstein

I don't know if you like war Movies, but he was great in "Bombardier" and "To The Shores of Tripoli".

[deszinator]

Well, I said this before, but absolutely beautiful as always.... your videos are always rather breathtaking :) I will again say you have amazing talent and I wish I had that talent! I hope you make another video soon because they are all wonderful.... and yes, it is just like a love song sung by you to Randy! ;) Couldn't be anything else.

[irinagarbo]

@deszinator

Thank you dear Des! I don't know if I really have as great a talent as you claim, but maybe because I put my heart in my work, it shows. You know I love your videos a lot and hope to see more of you sometime ;)

[Rena1934]

aww Irina, he was indeed beautiful and he must be so glad to have a fan like you =) You always make beautiful videos!!!

[irinagarbo]

@Rena1934

Thank You Rena! it is so sweet of you to say such beautiful words! I am glad to be a fan of such a charming actor like Randy :)

[downhill240]

I actually shook hands with Randolph Scott back in either 1954-6. He came to my home town to premier a new Western. At the intermission he stood behind the concession stand counter and greeted folks. As I shook his hand, I asked him if he rode the Bull in the movie scene which depicted him riding a bull at a kind of rodeo. He smiled and said, "No, they won't let me do that kind of work." He was indeed beautiful off-screen as well!