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Hollywood Cotamnut from Sent C»roUn»
Randolph Scott
VARIETY Inis marked the career
of rnng,v Randolph Scott, gift of
Charlotte, North Carolina, t"
the movie». A* a fen lured player for
Paramount .Studios ho raoked up tri¬
umphs in tlio screen treatment of sev¬
eral Zone Grey Western stories be¬
cause of his build, stride, and looks.
Scott was a "natural” for these roles.
He enacted them with sincerity and
enjoyment. Hi* performances in them
propelled him added notches up the
ladder toward the preserve of stars.
In "Roberta,” Scott demonstrated
that he was capable of versatility in
his portrayal*, lie was cast in epic
tales, in action films, and in a drawing¬
room drama or two. Into all of these
diverse parts he injected feeling, un¬
derstanding, and conviction. His re¬
ward : Stardom. That choice plum was
hard-earned. It was not until he won
the starring role in “The Texans”
that he set foot on soil which only
stars are privileged to tread. In that
picture lie divided stellar honors with
beauteous Joan Bennett.
After hi* strenuous, gruelling ac¬
tivity in "The Texans,” Scott pines
for “a couple of nice, easy drawing¬
room drama*."
Visits Charlotte Frequently
Randolph Scott's parents lived in
Charlotte, North Carolina. When lie is
not too hard-pressed with his film
assignments, ho hies hack there to
spend a few days visiting. On these
visits he sees close friends, grants in¬
terviews to the press and other re¬
sponsible callers, and proves to all and
sundry that hi* success in Hollywood
has not spoiled hi* good nature and
friendliness.
He is the only member of hi* fam¬
ily who answered the lure of the staee.
His two sister* studied, however, for
musical career* in Europe.
At a preparatory school Randolph
Scott joined the glee club, accepted
bits in musical productions, and played
in a stringed orchestra. In pursuit of
more education, he enrolled at Geor¬
gia Tech to study textile manufac¬
turing.
Football also fastened a grip on his
fancy. Tudor Coach Rcisman lie
played
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hang-up game at end. Tn-
fortunately. an injury forced him to
abandon the grid-iron sport for all
time.
Attended U. of N. C.
To polish oil hi* learning. Randolph
Scott enter* d the Tniv. r-ity of North
Carolina, but itching feel *0011 caused
him to strike off down the trail of
wanderlust: *o he turned hi* Rick on
a collegiate career and toured Europe
for one year.
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hi* return home, he began an
association with his father in engineer¬
ing work. For two years lie stuck to
that chore. Then Hollywood'* bright
lights exercised a magnetic pull on
him. A career in films was his shining
goal.
A realistic nature and discerning
judgment bade him to acquire experi¬
ence. finesse, and a well-founded
knowledge of acting. And to achieve
those desired end*, he merged with the
Pasadena Community Playhouse
group — noted a* a training ground
for aspiring actor*. T'nder the direc¬
tion of Gilbert Brown and his staff.
Randolph Scott appeared in outstand¬
ing plays.
Then, in the juvenile lead in "Un¬
der a Virginia Moon." he paraded lii*
talent* before a Hollywood Vine
Street Theatre audience. A role in the
musical comedy, “Oh, Judge." woe hi*
next stopping-done on the road to real
recognition.
Finally, a* the romantic and dash¬
ing young aviator in "The Broken
Wing.” which played at the Hollywood
El Capita», lie nrre.tod the notice of
Paramount executive.. Impressed,
they gave him a screen to.*t; and so
satisfactory was it that they placed
him under contract immediately.
Tall, athletic of frame, Randolph
Scott weighs around 1*.'. pounds. He
has light brown hair and hazel eye*.
His stride is smoothness of movement
personified. Outdoor life and sports
hit hi* responsive chord.
His lte*t accomplishments have been
in the pictures, “Roberta," “High,
North Carolinians have been follow¬
ing the movie career of this Tar
Heel with keen interest. He has
forged steadily toward the top.
Wide, and Handsome," ami in "The
Texans.” Now that the crown of a star
rests on his head, lie hope* and strive*
to better the caliber <>f his acting. He
has drive and energy. Hoi* determined
not to "relax." In view of these facts,
Hollywood commentator* believe that
be is just beginning to go place* in
pictures. They visualize a more fruit¬
ful measure of *urrc>« for him in the
future.
Not so long after the marriage of
Randolph Scott to Mariona Dupont
Somerville in 1036, their match began
to cool. Press agent* denied that a rift
was in pros|>oct; hut informed person-
in Hollywood knew otherwise. Scott
(Conlinued on pay c lu vnf y-nx)
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