tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post1462344768313879936..comments2023-12-19T07:49:24.667-08:00Comments on Me, Myself, and I: Gone Too Soon: Robert FrancisNicole Newcombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07858454185709468641noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-81288120747840940022016-08-17T07:20:22.843-07:002016-08-17T07:20:22.843-07:00I am still upset, about robert frances death. 2016...I am still upset, about robert frances death. 2016 when I was a boy watching his movies.in wanted see more of him but he dissappeared, from the screen.he took too many chances . Why didn't the veteran flyer fly the plane. He had to sit in the back with that actress.seems like he wanted to chit chat with the actress the veteran ww2 flyer.actor robert frances was careless I herd he was not fully qualified to fly the plane.3 bright lives lost .all with soo much potential. Lost to the world.and for what some joy ride.sad sad sadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-24798222683306722822016-08-17T07:17:00.772-07:002016-08-17T07:17:00.772-07:00I am still upset, about robert frances death. 2016...I am still upset, about robert frances death. 2016 when I was a boy watching his movies.in wanted see more of him but he dissappeared, from the screen.he took too many chances . Why didn't the veteran flyer fly the plane. He had to sit in the back with that actress.seems like he wanted to chit chat with the actress the veteran ww2 flyer.actor robert frances was careless I herd he was not fully qualified to fly the plane.3 bright lives lost .all with soo much potential. Lost to the world.and for what some joy ride.sad sad sadFreddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16143910674622907378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-74100444669805600142016-07-25T19:34:18.540-07:002016-07-25T19:34:18.540-07:00Didn't realize that he died early until I was ...Didn't realize that he died early until I was watching TCM and they showed "The Long Gray Line". Wished he had made more movies.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271475671405326296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-29297037571150647482016-01-23T14:07:22.541-08:002016-01-23T14:07:22.541-08:00IM A 75 YEAR OLD WOMAN - I MET ROBERT BACK IN N.Y....IM A 75 YEAR OLD WOMAN - I MET ROBERT BACK IN N.Y.C. AT THE OPENING OF "THE CAIN MUTINY" - WHAT A NITE, HE WAS SO HANDSOME !! AND VERY KIND, HE SIGNED MY AUTO-BOOK AND I KEPT IT FOR YEARS. WHEN HE DIED I WAS SO SAD, SO YOUNG AND PROMISING WAS HE. I DIDNT NORMALLY GO FOR BLOND/BLUE EYED GUYS, BUT HE WAS SPECIAL... I LATER FELL IN LOVE WITH JEFF HUNTER - OH GOD - AND HE DIED TOO..... REST IN PEACE THE 2 OF YOU.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-60090293786963420762016-01-20T19:12:10.606-08:002016-01-20T19:12:10.606-08:00What a beautiful man and actor! Terrific in Cain ...What a beautiful man and actor! Terrific in Cain Mutiny and was able to hold his own against heavy hitters Bogart, Van Johnson, Fred MacMurray and the very sexy Jose Ferrer. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Elaine in Baltimorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09625630892710548912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-41177575574909834072014-06-22T16:36:19.286-07:002014-06-22T16:36:19.286-07:00He was my first crush as a young girl. I loved hi...He was my first crush as a young girl. I loved him. I remember hearing a radio report of his death and being devastated. Rest in peace, Robert. Your work will not be forgotten.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-39531264057298081722013-09-19T17:16:56.128-07:002013-09-19T17:16:56.128-07:00I had such a crush on him back in the 50s with pho...I had such a crush on him back in the 50s with photos pulled from my Photoplays and Modern Screen tacked to my bedroom walls. Also of John Saxon. Talented young guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-36276057565306275772013-08-01T21:35:35.580-07:002013-08-01T21:35:35.580-07:00I'm wondering who else dies in the plane crash...I'm wondering who else dies in the plane crash? It's reported he was flying with two friends, but I can't find their names anywhere. Does anyone know who was flying with Robert Francis that fateful afternoon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-79930323400054996912013-08-01T21:15:58.507-07:002013-08-01T21:15:58.507-07:00Sadly him and James Dean died tragically only two ...Sadly him and James Dean died tragically only two months apart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-31858325296494378512012-06-25T16:06:49.858-07:002012-06-25T16:06:49.858-07:00Just saw the Caine mutiny again...now watching the...Just saw the Caine mutiny again...now watching the long grey line.....I often wondered why he was not in more movies....now I have the sad albeit heroic answer to my query.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-3395620195527137862012-06-04T12:42:48.535-07:002012-06-04T12:42:48.535-07:00I have a beautiful picture of Bob Francis that bel...I have a beautiful picture of Bob Francis that belonged to my sister.<br />I haven't seen this photo in any of his internet messages.<br /><br />Yvon, from Toronto.Yvon, from Torontonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-48799706812493303992012-04-09T19:38:53.330-07:002012-04-09T19:38:53.330-07:00he was so handsome, what a pityhe was so handsome, what a pityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-32117502881738977512011-09-21T07:30:18.775-07:002011-09-21T07:30:18.775-07:00Just finished watching "The Caine Mutiny"...Just finished watching "The Caine Mutiny" and was so impressed by the film had to research it a bit.<br />Wondered why I hadn't heard of Robert in any other films and wow what a sad end for a potential screen giant. Somewhat fitting that he was truley a real life hero tho. RIP RobertRaynardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-10018432079320788342009-11-15T00:18:37.017-08:002009-11-15T00:18:37.017-08:00Yes, It is really very sad. I have enjoyed an old ...Yes, It is really very sad. I have enjoyed an old movie of Robert Francis. He was an awesome . I am a very big fan of him. God help him.<br />Anyway thanks for your nice post<br />bye<br /><a href="http://www.waterdoggy.com" rel="nofollow">Dog Life Jackets</a>Nasimhttp://www.waterdoggy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-31439602756577034922009-11-15T00:16:27.423-08:002009-11-15T00:16:27.423-08:00Yeah! The matter is so sad. I have seen few movies...Yeah! The matter is so sad. I have seen few movies of him. He was a very great actor. I am a fan of his.<br />The god of Heaven help him.<br />Thanks for your nice blog job.<br />have a nice time.Free Movieshttp://moviesplanet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-54756404821771807702009-10-28T19:03:16.146-07:002009-10-28T19:03:16.146-07:00I remember him well from The Caine Mutiny. He did ...I remember him well from The Caine Mutiny. He did have a lot of talent.Terence Towles Canotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397088843628331615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-450529900380195532009-10-27T12:16:55.322-07:002009-10-27T12:16:55.322-07:00I haven't seen any of his films, but what a tr...I haven't seen any of his films, but what a tragic end.Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797180553972324709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1162647464264761281.post-50830059622536312432009-10-27T11:42:34.508-07:002009-10-27T11:42:34.508-07:00That's so sad! I think the only one I've s...That's so sad! I think the only one I've seen is The Caine Mutiny-- I'm going to have to re-watch it & look out for his performance this time.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026961018017690353noreply@blogger.com