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  1. 11-01-2007, 04:07 PM #1
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    Rondo Hatton

    Horror film cult figure whose deformities of the face and body (caused by acromegaly, a distorting disease) inspired Hollywood to cast him as a monstrous killer in several mystery/horror thrillers. His most memorable screen appearances were in "The Pearl of Death" (1944) and "House of Horrors" (1946), both released by Universal Pictures. As a member of the American Legion he fought in World War I, during the course of which he was exposed to poison gas. Some have suggested that this may have triggered his acromegaly. Relatives, friends and co-workers described him as a very kind, gentle and deeply religious man in real life, and he was happily married

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  2. 11-01-2007, 04:16 PM #2
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    Ah yes, THE CREEPER !
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  3. 11-01-2007, 04:54 PM #3
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    What a mug! Love it. Reminds me of Michael Berryman who was born with Was born with "Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia" which prevents the formation of hair, fingernails, teeth, and sweat glands.

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  4. 11-01-2007, 04:55 PM #4
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    Great post.....I must read more on him....
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  5. 11-01-2007, 05:20 PM #5
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    P.S. Graves Disease (Loved Marty Feldman!)



    Sorry for getting off topic....back to Rondo Hatton
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  6. 11-01-2007, 06:25 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by magblax View Post
    P.S. Graves Disease (Loved Marty Feldman!)



    Sorry for getting off topic....back to Rondo Hatton
    We could start a thread on strange looking celebrities I think!!! LOL
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  7. 11-01-2007, 07:33 PM #7
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    I love marty feldman. don't get me started on Young Frankenstein. "Roll in Zee Hay", "Roll in Zee Hay"
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  8. 11-02-2007, 11:15 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny62 View Post
    We could start a thread on strange looking celebrities I think!!! LOL
    Sorry for getting off topic! That would be a fun thread.
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  9. 11-02-2007, 11:47 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by magblax View Post
    Sorry for getting off topic! That would be a fun thread.
    Hey I always love your posts!!!

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  10. 11-02-2007, 11:56 AM #10
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    Thank you...and back atcha
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  11. 11-02-2007, 11:58 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by magblax View Post
    Thank you...and back atcha

    Megblax, where did you get that picture of me! I still am not finished with my dental work...
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  12. 11-02-2007, 12:01 PM #12
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    Okay this is makeup but this is still on of the mose scary faces in cinema today!!! Even Freddie Kruger looks like a Sunday school teacher compared to Erik!!
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  13. 11-02-2007, 12:04 PM #13
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    Yea but that's a fresh grill...
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  14. 11-02-2007, 12:06 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by magblax View Post
    Yea but that's a fresh grill...
    God...there goes my lunch!!!
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  15. 11-03-2007, 06:44 AM #15
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    Is there a picture of Rondo Hatton before he developed this disease?
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  16. 11-03-2007, 08:57 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rebekah View Post
    Is there a picture of Rondo Hatton before he developed this disease?
    I can't find one. But I read he was voted "handsomest Boy of his Year" in high school.
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  17. 11-03-2007, 12:03 PM #17
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    I had never heard of him, very interesting. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0369061/bio
    http://www.rondoaward.com/
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  18. 11-03-2007, 05:08 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by magblax View Post
    I can't find one. But I read he was voted "handsomest Boy of his Year" in high school.
    I have an old filmfax that has pictures of him before he developed the disease.

    Is it possible to scan the pic on a printer and post them here? I am not much of a computer guru...I will be more than happy to post them though!!!

    So if someone can PM me and walk me thru this!!!
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  19. 11-03-2007, 06:07 PM #19
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    Found this online

    The survival of everyone on board depends on just one thing: finding someone on board who can not only fly this plane, but who didn't have fish for dinner.
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  20. 11-10-2007, 09:28 AM #20
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    If you click on the pic you can enlarge it! its from Rondo's 1913 highschool year book! The photo on the right he is in the front row center!!

    sad what happened to him!!

    I found this so I had to post it!!!

    See ya!!
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  21. 11-10-2007, 09:48 AM #21
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    Paul Benedict

    Born September 17, 1938 in Silver City, New Mexico is an American character actor who has made several appearances in television and movies from the 1960s on.
    He is probably best recognized for his roles as The Number Painter on
    the PBS children's show Sesame Street, and as the quirky English neighbor
    "Harry Bentley" on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons.
    As a young man, Benedict suffered from acromegaly, a pituitary disorder
    that affects the extremities and face, which accounts for his slightly oversized jaw and nose.
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  22. 11-10-2007, 10:01 AM #22
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  23. 11-13-2007, 07:08 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny62 View Post
    If you click on the pic you can enlarge it! its from Rondo's 1913 highschool year book! The photo on the right he is in the front row center!!

    sad what happened to him!!

    I found this so I had to post it!!!

    See ya!!

    What a trip!! I can't believe you got ahold of the yearbook Danny.
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  24. 11-13-2007, 07:11 AM #24
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    Thats for the cool pics.
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  25. 11-13-2007, 09:57 AM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by magblax View Post
    What a trip!! I can't believe you got ahold of the yearbook Danny.
    Its actually pulled from a great aritcle in an old Filmfax magazine!

    He was quite the ladies man in college as well!!
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  26. 11-30-2007, 07:13 PM #26
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    Awesome job on the Rondo Hatton piece in the Directory!!!! LOVE IT! Thanks Danny
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  27. 11-30-2007, 07:23 PM #27
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    This is great stuff!
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  28. 11-30-2007, 07:43 PM #28
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    Thanks Danny!
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  29. 11-30-2007, 07:46 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Michaels View Post
    Thanks Danny!
    Thank you Scott!

    You really gave that story the FAD touch!!

    Dan
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  30. 08-05-2009, 01:30 PM #30
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    I watched 'The Brute Man' today. Great B movie, seen by many as exploiting Rondo, but creepily atmospheric.
    Anybody else seen it?
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  31. 08-05-2009, 02:32 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny62 View Post
    If you click on the pic you can enlarge it! its from Rondo's 1913 highschool year book! The photo on the right he is in the front row center!!

    sad what happened to him!!

    I found this so I had to post it!!!

    See ya!!
    What a handsome young man. Talk about making the best of a bad situation... you have to hand it to him. I always thought he was great! Thanks for posting the before!
    regards,
    Mary
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  32. 08-07-2009, 06:01 PM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by STsFirstmate View Post
    What a handsome young man. Talk about making the best of a bad situation... you have to hand it to him. I always thought he was great! Thanks for posting the before!
    regards,
    Mary
    I enjoyed the few movies he was in!! To bad what happened to him!!
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  33. 08-07-2009, 06:23 PM #33
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    At the moment we're watching an old serial (The Royal Mounted Rides Again), and Rondo is in it. So far, we haven't figured out if he's a good guy or bad one. His pan really adds a nice atmosphere to the film...

    I've seen Rondo in quite a few films and have always enjoyed his persona. I'm happy to hear he was such a nice guy in reality.
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  34. 08-08-2009, 03:03 AM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by nytkrew View Post
    Found this online

    Thanks, I had never seen a pic of his headstone before.
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