Thursday, June 27, 2013

Rudolph Valentino vs. Anthony Dexter

Anthony John "Tony" Dexter (January 19, 1913 - May 27, 2001) was an American actor known for his striking resemblance to silent film hero Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895 - August 23, 1926), whom he portrayed in the 1951 biographic film Valentino.

Rudy in Monsieur Beaucaire (1924)  (Source: West Hollywood Wives)
Tony in Valentino (1951) (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

Rudy in Blood and Sand (1922)   (Source: Rudolph Valentino Collectibles)

Tony in Valentino (1951) (Source: Hollywoodland)

Rudy The Sheik (1921)  (Source: Spooner Central)
Tony in Valentino (1951) (Source: Ebay)

Rudy (Source: Classic Glamour Chic)
Tony in Valentino (1951) (Source: Gilda's Attic)