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Robertson had created a string of impressive performances in television and on Broadway, but always saw his role played in films by bigger names. His TV performances in "Days of Wine and Roses" and "The Hustler," for example, were filmed with Jack Lemmon and Paul Newman, respectively. Robertson's role in Tennessee Williams' play "Orpheus Descending" was awarded to Marlon Brando in the movie.Robertson first appeared in the "Charly" story in a TV version, "The Two Worlds of Charlie Gordon." Both were based on "Flowers for Algernon," a short story that author Daniel Keyes later revised into a novel. Robertson was determined that this time the big-screen role would not go to another actor."I bought the movie rights to the show, and I tried for eight years to persuade a studio to make it," he said in 1968. "Finally I found a new company, ABC Films. I owned 50 percent of the gross, but I gave half of it to Ralph Nelson to direct."Critic Roger Ebert called Robertson's portrayal "a sensitive, believable one." The motion picture academy agreed, though Robertson was unable to get a break from an overseas movie shoot and was not on hand when his Oscar was announced.
I've seen him in many things, but I remember him best for Flowers For Algernon.There was some scandalous doings linked to him in the 80's, I believe; unfairly so as I recall.RIP, Mr. Robertson.
JFK in PT109.
Quote from: trapeze on September 10, 2011, 09:28:50 PMJFK in PT109.A movie , if told factually , would have been about forty minutes long instead of two and one half hours .
The movie, if told factually, should have ended with his court martial.
Quote from: Charles Oakwood on September 11, 2011, 02:22:05 PMThe movie, if told factually, should have ended with his court martial. It actually almost did ! Daddy got him off the hook ( and paid off the crew to remain silent ) .