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By: Malcolm L.

Malcolm L. — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:16:50 +0000

I very much enjoyed reading this article on Gilbert Roland. As the Barber at MGM, I had the privilege of being introduced to him by his brother Chico, who was a frequent client of mine. At later times I ran into Gilbert at the Tennis Club, and of course he was wearing his wristbands (for strength, I assume) and a sweater over his shoulders with the sleeves tied across his chest, and a neckerchief. His brother Chico dressed the same way. Now I do, too. It’s a good macho style. They both always had a warm handshake and strong embrace upon meeting me, or anyone else.

By: Corinne Inez

Corinne Inez — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:00:22 +0000

It wasn’t until the 1970′s that I learned that my Grandmother, Angela Parra Alonso Bueno (born 5/31/1898,died on 11/27/1977)was Gilbert Roland’s Aunt. She was the sister of his father, Franciso. All we ever knew was that my Grandmother’s brother was a famous and the greatest bullfighter ever and that his son was a very famous actor. I always admired Gilbert Roland and it’s ashamed that we never had the opportunity to meet. We lost so much family history by not knowing that side of the family. My mother would be so happy to know of all the articles I found on her cousin. I will give her these copies to read. It is also ironic to find out later when I married in 1979, that Gilbert Roland used to follow my sister-in-law, Jean Inez when she traveled and played tennis in the 1950′s. This is truly a small world. I am so delighted to have found such beautiful writings of a cousin I never had the opportuity to meet.

By: Dan MacLeod

Dan MacLeod — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:33:42 +0000

I wish to thank you for this fine bio of an actor I have long admired….I enjoyed his movies from the 1040′s until his death.
I oftn wondered where he was remembered seeing him in Bararosa and found him still a very great actor…Mexico and the rest of the world have lost a talant that will not be soon replaced.

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:56:44 +0000

Gilbert Roland has always been one of my favorites. I always just stop whatever I’m doing to watch him in any film in which he appears. The first time I saw him on screen was in “Beneath the 12 mile Reef”. He was one of my childhood idols long with Steve McQueen and John Wayne, in that he always seemed so “cool” and confident. I didn’t know the word “macho” then, but he was certainly the epitomy of it, in the best sense. But there was always something more. The fact that his family was involved in bullfighting no doubt explains a lot of his athleticism, his posture, bearing and confidence. He wasn’t just a hansome hunk, either – he was a GOOD actor. That he enlisted in the service when he was in fact exempted from the draft (a father with two children) is a testiment to the man’s character. There was an obvious dignity in the man, regardless of the character he was portraying onscreen.

By: D. Masters

D. Masters — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:39:50 +0000

Thank you for this in-depth article on Gilbert Roland, one of my favorite stars. I think it is one of the most informative on the man, and the actor.

By: Jacqueline T Lynch

Jacqueline T Lynch — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:09:23 +0000

This was great. I’ve always enjoyed Gilbert Roland’s work, but never knew a great deal about his life. I really enjoyed this, thanks.

By: Feaito

Feaito — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:13:12 +0000

Great Article on an unjustly forgotten actor Moira. I enjoyed every bit of it!

By: MissGoddess

MissGoddess — Sat, 09 May 2009 19:21:58 +0000

Oh my goodness Moira, you’ve really made my day—my week! This is absolutely the BEST piece of writing yet by you and that is saying a lot, amiga. My WORD, lady, get thee to writing a BOOK, please???? And if you consider a biography—please, please, please consider our Luis…our Gilbertito? If I wasn’t in love with him before, your article sealed the deal. I just KNEW he was, how do you say, some man! I think were he to walk in the same room I as I’d light up like a packet of firecrackers.

In the midst of all my hyperbole, is a most sincere belief that if anyone is to write a biography of this fine man, this credit to Mexico’s beautiful culture, it should be you. Think about it at least.

Your fellow Rolandette,

April

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 09 May 2009 13:51:51 +0000

I wondered why Gilbert Roland’s presence was missing from the Latino Images in Film Festival on TCM this month, Moira. I think your tribute to his enduring career makes up for his absence from the schedule, and look forward to seeing “Bullfighter and the Lady” next month. It would be terrific to see a day of his films from the silents to the 1980s on the network soon. I’ve always loved his character of “Gaucho” in “The Bad and the Beautiful” best, which makes me think that he should have had more chance to do comedy.

I think that I may have to rent “The Furies” now, just to see Huston and Roland on screen. A good piece about an “essential” actor.