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In praise of artistic licence

Behind the scenes

They say art imitates life. Sometimes it improves on it.

Here's the Hollywood version of the 'Robin Hood of the West', train robbin' outlaw and birthday boy Butch Cassidy, as played by Paul Newman.

Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1069. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1069. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox

And here's the real thing.

Butch Cassidy 1893. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Butch Cassidy 1893. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

If they end up remaking Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and they want historical accuracy, they should probably go with this guy...

Wayne Rooney, Manchester United striker

Wayne Rooney, Manchester United striker

But if they want anybody to see it, I'm guessing they'll pick...

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling