From "The Asphalt Jungle" 1950 to "The Godfather" 1972 to "9 to 5" 1980, the 6'5" five (count 'em 5) time married legend was dubbed by Paramount Studios as "The Most Beautiful Man in the Movies" and "The Beautiful Blond Viking God."

No matter his deserved reputation as "difficult," film producers, writers, directors, etc. wanted him through all stages of his tumultuous life and career.

Growing up before cable, I fell in love with him, catching him in every movie I could, and watching in fascination (and a bit of horror) as he aged and saw interviews he made as a Hollywood outsider, his bearded, deeply lined face matching his mood and philosophy at times. He was a legend and though disappointed, it didn't even matter that I never saw his socked feet. Until...

...a few hours ago! "Journey into Light" from 1951. How I missed this, I don't know. This black & white gem has a scene where he takes his shoes off and his large feet in light color dress socks are revealed.

What a Man.