Ralston Hill Biography

Ralston Hill spent most of his career on-stage and occasionally on television. He made his only foray into film reprising the Broadway role of Charles Thomson in Jack Warner's screen version of the musical 1776. Hill passed away at age 69 while rehearsing for a New Jersey production of Gigi on October 19, 1996. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

• 1. Martha Jefferson: Dickinson wants 'tyrant' removed from the Declaration
  2. Thomas Jefferson: Just a moment, Mr. Thomson. I do not consent. The king is a tyrant whether we say so or not. We might as well say so.
  3. Secretary Charles Thomson: But I already scratched it out.
  4. Thomas Jefferson: Then scratch it back in!
  5. John Hancock: Put it back, Mr. Thomson. The King will remain a tyrant.
  From 1776. Submitted by Mj s (59 days ago)