This Hollywood 1930/40s supporting actor goes back as far as King Kong (RKO, 1933) starring Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong and beyond.
Nearly always cast as a smiling villain, he made such roles his forte. He was realistic as an Indian in Last of the Mohicans (US Studios, 1936) starring Randolph Scott and Binnie Barnes.
He was, of course, Bruce Cabot, born in Carlsbad, New Mexico, of French descent. His real name was Etienne Jacques de Bujac. He attended the University of the South in Sewanee, roamed around Europe, went home again and worked in oil fields.
He then became a sparring partner for a professional fighter but knocked out the boss so thoroughly one day that he was given the sack. He then went to Chicago and worked for the Good stock company. Filmland then beckoned and Bruce duly obliged.
He was the smiling villain in Dodge City (Warner Bros, 1939) starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. Famous supporting actors were in abundance in this movie.
-Gordon Dean, Lancing
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