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Shane was Short

posted 9 years ago by awrobel
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Alan Ladd was a little guy and its clear when you watch the Callaway bout that he standing on a platform to measure up to Ben Johnson's formidable height advantage. Ladd was a leading man who made several memorable films but I always felt that " Shane " was by far his best film and truly immortalized him in cinematic lore.

[–] vandydan 9 years ago

Sky is Blue
Grass is green
Water is wet
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[–] cbee43 8 years ago

I like so many Alan Ladd movies, but this is one of the best...The short man with the handsome face and deep sexy voice...

[–] Ironman54 8 years ago

"Shane was short, short on the stool ..."

[–] liscarkat (18992) 3 years ago

So, what's the minimum height requirement for a man to be of good character and know how to shoot quickly and accurately? Are men over 5' 11" normally better people?

[–] wearsalan (5554) 3 years ago

Well Goliath wasn't a nice chap, so probably not