To the dismay of his millions of fans, Cary Grant went into self-imposed retirement after the release of his final film "Walk Don't Run" in 1966. He made no statements about his decision, no dramatic appearances on TV programs to make the announcement. He simply and quietly just let it be known in the industry that he was no longer making films. Right up to the evening at which he was to receive his honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement at the 1970 ceremonies, it was expected by many that the award would accepted on his behalf by someone else, as Grant was adverse to speaking publicly. It was a real thrill when he walked out on stage and, despite having to contend with some bizarre inside jokes from Frank Sinatra, Grant went on to make an extremely gracious speech, sharing his honor with all of the colleagues he had worked with. No wonder the Cary Grant image is still the gold standard when it comes to style and dignity.