The Films of Randolph Scott
Reclusive American actor Randolph Scott, known for his subtle, dignified performances in almost 60 westerns, has been called the “most genuine Westerner.” His career began in 1928 with the first of several bit parts; his first starring role was 1932’s Heritage of the Desert. He fought in World War I, studying horsemanship, shooting, and bayoneting, and acted in a variety of films in every genre from musical to swashbuckler. His final film was Ride the High Country (1962). Chronologically arranged from his birth in 1898 to his death in 1987, this book covers every film in which Randolph Scott acted. Each section begins with a biographical chapter and then lists Scott’s films from that period: each film’s entry has filmographic information, a synopsis, and detailed commentary, discussing such topics as the financial aspects, production details, acting, other participants, anecdotes, and critical responses. Quotes from interviews with figures in the industry and published reviews bolster the entries. A bibliographical essay completes the work, which is heavily illustrated with stills and promotional materials.
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The Films of Randolph Scott
Reclusive American actor Randolph Scott, known for his subtle, dignified performances in almost 60 westerns, has been called the “most genuine Westerner.” His career began in 1928 with the first of several bit parts; his first starring role was 1932’s Heritage of the Desert. He fought in World War I, studying horsemanship, shooting, and bayoneting, and acted in a variety of films in every genre from musical to swashbuckler. His final film was Ride the High Country (1962). Chronologically arranged from his birth in 1898 to his death in 1987, this book covers every film in which Randolph Scott acted. Each section begins with a biographical chapter and then lists Scott’s films from that period: each film’s entry has filmographic information, a synopsis, and detailed commentary, discussing such topics as the financial aspects, production details, acting, other participants, anecdotes, and critical responses. Quotes from interviews with figures in the industry and published reviews bolster the entries. A bibliographical essay completes the work, which is heavily illustrated with stills and promotional materials.
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The Films of Randolph Scott

The Films of Randolph Scott

by Robert Nott
The Films of Randolph Scott

The Films of Randolph Scott

by Robert Nott

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Reclusive American actor Randolph Scott, known for his subtle, dignified performances in almost 60 westerns, has been called the “most genuine Westerner.” His career began in 1928 with the first of several bit parts; his first starring role was 1932’s Heritage of the Desert. He fought in World War I, studying horsemanship, shooting, and bayoneting, and acted in a variety of films in every genre from musical to swashbuckler. His final film was Ride the High Country (1962). Chronologically arranged from his birth in 1898 to his death in 1987, this book covers every film in which Randolph Scott acted. Each section begins with a biographical chapter and then lists Scott’s films from that period: each film’s entry has filmographic information, a synopsis, and detailed commentary, discussing such topics as the financial aspects, production details, acting, other participants, anecdotes, and critical responses. Quotes from interviews with figures in the industry and published reviews bolster the entries. A bibliographical essay completes the work, which is heavily illustrated with stills and promotional materials.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781476610061
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date: 05/05/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 245
Sales rank: 321,624
File size: 8 MB

About the Author

Robert Nott is an arts and entertainment writer for The Santa Fe New Mexican. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii
Foreword by Max Evans 1
Introduction 3

THE EARLY YEARS: 1898-1937 7
Bit Parts: 1928-1930 15
Feature Film Roles: 1931-1937 19
THE FREELANCE YEARS: 1938-1945 63
Feature Film Roles: 1938-1945 69
MAN IN THE SADDLE: 1946-1955 121
Film Roles: 1946-1955 125
THE LAST ROUND-UP: 1956-1962 186
Film Roles: 1956-1962 191
THE LAST SUNSET: 1962-1987 224

Annotated Bibliography 227
Index 229
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