John Huston Walk of Fame for his contribution to motion pictures. In 1965, Huston received the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement from the Writers Guild of America. In 1981, his film "Escape to Victory" was nominated for the Golden Prize at the 12th Moscow International Film Festival. A statue of Huston, sitting in his director's chair, stands in Plaza John Huston in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. To producer George Stevens, Jr., Huston symbolized "intellect, charm and physical grace" within the film industry. He adds, "He was the most charismatic of the directors I knew, speaking with a soothing, melodic voice that was often
Virginia Huston Robert Mitchum's girlfriend. She appeared in "The Racket" (1951), which also starred Mitchum, and in the Joan Crawford dramas "Flamingo Road" (1949) and "Sudden Fear" (1952). Huston suffered a broken back in an automobile accident, which disrupted her career at its peak. When she returned, she dropped to minor roles and "B"-level films. Huston married Manus Paul Clinton II, a real estate agent, and retired from films. Huston died of cancer in 1981. Virginia Huston Virginia Huston (April 24, 1925 – February 28, 1981) was an American actress. Huston was born in Wisner, Nebraska, the daughter of Marcus and Mary