In 1961 Gary appeared alongside the late Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty in the Elia Kazan directed film SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS playing the part of Allen ‘Toots’ Tuttle. Gary looks so young in this film. His character is largely second fiddle to Beatty’s character, I’d say that Gary had those steamy good looks that are star quality. Though his character is a cad toward the end when he attempts to rape Natalie’s character. Could I have said no to him? Not likely. Interesting there is a Keir Dullea connection. Another star of this film is the actress Sandy Dennis. Why is Dennis the connector? She starred alongside Keir in the 1967 film The Fox. These guys are just destined to be connected.

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