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"The Great Sinner" was one of three movies in which Gregory Peck appeared opposite Ava Gardner. Over the course of the three movies, the two Hollywood super stars developed an abiding respect for one another, and ultimately became fast friends.
Two years after his dear friend died in 1990, Gregory Peck walked into the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina. The aging Peck had long since tired of the being hounded for autographs and photographs where ever he went. And as a result, he had his floppy hat pulled down low over his eyebrows, and peered over a dark pair of sunglasses, 'til he was well into the building.
Business was apparently slow that day, and one of two tour guides offered to show him around the museum, never realizing who the long, bushy haired man was.
Now, "Marjorie" pointed towards a beautiful gown which Ms. Gardner wore in "The Great Sinner," and began to describe the fabric, and the scene in which the actress wore it.
The stranger smiled now, and replied,
"Oh yes. I remember that gown."
With this, Marjorie felt a little tinkle go up her spine. Stealing a glance to her right, she realized she had been speaking to none other than the illustrious movie star, Mr. Gregory Peck.
He had been there the entire time, and the young tour guide was totally oblivious of who she had been escorting around the museum.
Bill McDonald, PhD
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