The Gish sisters were huge silent movie stars, with Lillian going on to be nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1946 for Duel in the Sun.

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The veteran's tale was embellished with further poignancy because of his dramatic victory against Jack Nicklaus in the Duel in the Sun over the same Turnberry course in 1977.

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He suddenly looked a man his age, and A Duel in the Evening Sun it was not.

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