An Homage and an Apology to Mr. Kirk Douglas

[moira finnie]

I had the temerity to critique the largely enjoyable over-the-top aspects of Kirk Douglas' acting in a blog I wrote on TCM last week concerning the highly entertaining 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954). I did not realize until yesterday that I was inadvertently posting my remarks just before the man's 92nd birthday. I'd like to make amends. By way of an apology, I'd like to toss this hilarious video bouquet to the Great Man himself, who has given me more enjoyment with his antics than I can possibly repay. Happy Birthday, Mr. Douglas. These animators, (with glorious help from the late Frank Gorshin), have caught your many faces in one sublime hand-drawn package..(or is it three packages?):

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[GaryCooper]

Mr. Douglas once stated Lonely Are The Brave was his favorite film of all the films he made.

GC

[GaryCooper]