Charles Starrett, cowboy actor known as the “Durango Kid,” lived near Boris Karloff [famous for playing monster roles, such as Frankenstein’s monster and The Mummy] off Coldwater Canyon and got to know the gentle Britisher well. One night, though, driving home from work, Starrett suddenly slammed on his breaks as he passed Karloff’s house and almost had a wreck.
”Boris, for God’s sake,” he yelled, running over to the garden where his friend, in full Monster regalia, stood, watering can in hand, “what are you trying to do – scare me to death?”
”Well, Charlie,” said Karloff mildly, “we worked late tonight, and the rose garden needed watering. I didn’t have time to wait around.”
Source:
Boller, Paul F., and Ronald L. Davis. "Horror and Suspense." Hollywood Anecdotes. New York: Morrow, 1987. 319-20. Print.
Original Source Listed:
Charles Starrett, conversation in Laguna Beach, Caif., August 13, 1983.
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