Monday, October 22, 2007

This past Friday night, I traveled to Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, for a visit to the college by a 1953 graduate. This alum majored in theater. He shared an apartment with Dustin Hoffman in New York City while studying theater. This screen legend is considered one of Hollywood's best actors, appearing in such classics as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

Robert Duvall was on the campus as part of the school's Distinguished Speaker Series and Homecoming weekend. Duvall was interviewed and answered questions from more than 1,200 students, parents, and movie fans during a program in Principia's Cox Auditorium. After the 90-minute program, Duvall graciously signed autographs and took photographs with all those who were interested.
In addition, Duvall's wife, Luciana Pedraza, who was his co-star in Assassination Tango, was also present.