Men who would be Gatsby
Men Who Would Be Gatsby
Besides Alan Ladd, several actors have played Jay Gatsby on film.
Warner Baxter
The popular actor played Jay Gatsby in this 1926 silent version. No copies are known to exist.
Robert Redford
There was a lot of ballyhoo over this lavish 1974 production with the superstar, but reviews were mixed to negative.
Leonardo DiCaprio
The Oscar nominee is the latest incarnation in Baz Luhrmann’s version set for a Christmas release.
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