Farley Granger (1925-2011)
Farley Granger, Jimmy Stewart's co-star in Alfred Hitchcock's Rope, has passed away at the age of 85. A Hollywood star since the early 1940s, he was best known for Rope and Strangers on a Train, two of Hitchcock's best films.
(News article from CBS-Los Angeles)
(News article from CBS-Los Angeles)
an autograph from Mr. Granger from 2006 |
Mr Graner's other film credits include the WWII dramas The North Star (1943) and The Purple Heart (1944), both with Dana Andrews, Small Town Girl (1953) with Jane Powell, O.Henry's Full House (1952), and Hans Christian Andersen (1952) with Danny Kaye.
Thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Strangers on a Train, great film. He demonstrated a real talent for the dark side of man.