A Tribute in Error
Re “In Desert Solitude, Faithful Pay Tribute to the Abbey Myth” by Bob Sipchen, May 22:
Not long ago, Edward Abbey, the great naturalist, died. He was my hero. I made a film of his book, “The Brave Cowboy,” which was released under the title, “Lonely Are the Brave.”
My company, Bryna, produced it, and I played Edward Abbey. It is my favorite movie. I was proud that Abbey liked it.
In a tribute to Abbey, your writer wrote: “He (Abbey) was pleased with the film, ‘Lonely Are the Brave,’ in which Gregory Peck played the lead.”
I suggest that your writer see the movie and identify the actor with a hole in his chin.
KIRK DOUGLAS
Bel-Air
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