With Anthony Mann’s ‘Winchester ’73’ Coming to Blu-Ray, Check Out the Cowpoke Who Nearly Steals the Film From Jimmy Stewart
Playing Waco Johnny Dean, Dan Duryea can’t be on the screen for more than 15 minutes, but his tightly wound smarm energizes a wandering narrative.
From all accounts, Dan Duryea (1907-68) was an upstanding citizen and a kind man. A proud son of White Plains, New York, Duryea studied at Cornell University, majoring in English and serving as the president of the school’s drama society. When he went to work in advertising — Duryea the elder frowned upon his son’s interest in acting — the young Ivy Leaguer promptly fell in love with a co-worker, Helen Bryan.
Please check your email.
A verification code has been sent to
Didn't get a code? Click to resend.
To continue reading, please select:
Enter your email to read for FREE
Get 1 FREE article
Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY
$0.01/day for 60 days
Cancel anytime
100% ad free experience
Unlimited article and commenting access
Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days
