In the Footsteps of the Giant: Randolph Scott's Son Remembers His Father

The personal life of movie icon Randolph Scott has been a mystery to most fans of his films, as he never granted interviews or allowed the harsh light of publicity to shadow or affect his family. While there has been some speculation in the pages of some tawdry books published over the years, they contain none of the truth C.H. Scott, the only son of the famous actor, presents the reader and the fan with a singularly unique view of the man whose films and characters inspired and entertained for more than thirty years.Randolph Scott was a man of passion and strong personal values. For the most part, the characters in his films were an extension of his personal beliefs and values. His beliefs and his integrity were as much cornerstones of his personality as his gracious charm and Southern wit.Considering his fame and wealth, Randolph Scott was surprisingly humble about his contribution to the world and to the film industry. He was a man who believed in giving the very best of what he had to offer. In the later years of his life he was asked about the films he made. His response was surprising. "If I had known the films I was making would be so popular, I would have made better films."As a society, we have worked to tear down much of the value of the past. This book is a celebration of a man whose life impacted positively on millions and millions of people and a man whose name is spoken with respect to this day. His legend and his graceful Southern manners endeared him in the hearts of countless Americans and others around the world. The man away from the camera was no less.