A dead Randolph Scott and a live Randolph Scott in She
Randolph Scott (1898 - 1987)
Not to be confused with the younger actor of the same name.
Film Deaths[]
- She (1935) [Leo Vincey/John Vincey]: Plays a dual role as both the hero "Leo Vincey" and his ancestor/look-alike "John Vincey," who was murdered (off-screen) by Helen Gahagan Douglas centuries ago; the dead Randolph's perfectly-preserved body is shown when Helen leads the living Randolph into his tomb.
- Virginia City (1940) [Captain Vance Irby]: Shot in a shoot-out with Humphrey Bogart's gang of outlaws; he dies shortly afterwards while talking to Errol Flynn and Miriam Hopkins. (Thanks to Gordon)
- Western Union (1941) [Vance Shaw]: Shot to death in a gunfight with Barton MacLane. (Thanks to DLS)
- Bombardier (1943) [Captain Buck Oliver]: Killed in an air raid. (Thanks to DLS)
- The Doolins of Oklahoma (1949) [Bill Doolin a.k.a. Bill Daley]: Shot to death by George Macready. (Thanks to Gordon)
Notable Connections[]
- Ex-Mr. Mariana duPont Somerville
- Mr. Patricia Stillman