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Russell Simpson: California Codger by Trav S.D.

I am amused to note that Russell Simpson (1880-1959) shares a birthday (June 17) with Flora Finch and David "Stringbean" Akeman. Apparently something in the stars has decreed that this will forever be a day of rustic scrawny people. Simpson is best remembered today as a member of John Ford's stock company, in particular the […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 9:06am on June 17, 2020 ☆ ⚑

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