One of the reasons JW and Widmark didn't see eye to eye was the fact that Widmark was a "Rabid " supporter of gun control and very anti gun on any level. The fact that he made his living with a gun in his hand in his movies didn't seem to bother him too much though.I enjoyed some of his movies but he always came off as a wanna-be.There was a story I heard years ago that he and JW met at a get together of sorts when Widmark was to play in Kiss of Death. Jw told him if he played that role that he would forever be type cast as a sniveling lunatic. A coward who preyed on the helpless and infirm.Well I never cared for Widmark after seeing that film but thats just my opinion.I have watched his other movies for what they are worth. It is sad to see these old Actors go and with them goes a large part of Hollywood history.Hopefully some of these new and upcoming actors can fill the void left by the true stars of Hollywood...RIP...DICK...
