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Duval played the part of Boo Radley in "To Kill a Mockingbird". This was in the early 60's IIRC.

I had forgot, or actually never knew, he was in True Grit. Looks like one of the older movies I am going to have to see once more, with pleasure.

I love to be reminded of roles "now" famous actors had bit parts in to start their careers.

To Kill a Mockingbird came out in 1962 and I was too little to see or remember it. But True Grit, well, I was 11 when it came out and loved playing cowboys and indians. I have it on DVD. Still a classic!

This was pretty risque dialog for an 11 year old, but do you remember this scene?

[Rooster confronts the four outlaws across the field]
Ned Pepper: What's your intention? Do you think one on four is a dogfall?
Rooster Cogburn: I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned. Or see you hanged in Fort Smith at Judge Parker's convenience. Which'll it be?
Ned Pepper: I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man.
Rooster Cogburn: Fill your hands, you son of a bitch.