Good shoutout to Tom Mix. Great Silent Western Star for most of his career, unfortunately many of his films are lost but Sky High (1922) is a great example of his best and it was recently remastered. Riders Of The Purple Sage (1925) and The Great K & A Train Robbery (1926) are two of his best films as well.
My favorite silent era cowboy actor to Technicolor is Harry Carey. He may have been the most influential actor. George "Gabby" Hayes was the most dedicated. The ex-opera singer cemented his legacy by having his teeth extracted to better his screen persona.
Yes, this channel routinely ignores the stars of the silent Westerns. Besides Carrey, there was Willian S.Hart, Broncho Billy Anderson, Hoot Gibson, Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Ken Maynard, Tom Tyler, etc. Silent film even had a female Western star, Texas Guinan, who made more Westerns than many of the names that were mentioned in the video.
I did enjoy the video. I'd like to hear about the famous women in Westerns. My favourite cowboys were, Henry Fonda, always Jimmy Stewart, and John Wayne! Gary Cooper was great too, and I loved hearing about how well some of them did at shooting and riding as well. It wasn't just an acting job. Not that I have a fondness for guns, I don't, but it they're shooting blanks and being used accurately to depict history, that's a different story.
I think I did some research and posted how few Westerns a lot of 'Western' actors actually did awhile back. I'll have to recount Jimmy Stewart, I only got 18 when I counted his.
I was lucky to have seen "How the West was Won" which was filmed in cinerama (3 cameras ) shown like on 3 screens wide. It made you feel like you were in the movie .Some westerns were shot in 3 D, I believe McKenna Gold was one. What were some others.
Rosswaddell8522 you forgot one of the alltime greats Ben Johnson!!!!.Also Robert Duvall did ALOT of classic westerns .And still another obvious one Clint Eastwood as well as Tommy Lee Jones and Kevin Costner!!!!.
A number of sources say that Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson (1880-1971) was the first star of western movies. (FTR, "Broncho" is pronounced BRONK-o.)
I agree. Broncho Billy was the first actor to achieve stardom in the Westerns. He was the first Western actor to appear in the national polls of most popular actors and actresses conducted by the Exhibitors' Herald, ranking 5th in 1912. He also made the Top 10 the following year, placing 7th. He was definitely the most popular Western star prior to the Great War.
I know you won’t pay any attention to this but Francisco “Pancho” Villa’s name is pronounced “Vee-ya,” not “Vil-la.” And - again - Joel McCrea’s name is pronounced “Mac-Ray,” not “Mac-Ree.” Just trying to keep you real, “Wrangler.”
I have to be honest. I often confuse Joel Grey with William Holden. Both good actors that look a lot a like, at least to me. I first watched True Grit at the drive in with my parents. Recently I watched the remake with Jeff Bridges. I really don't know why they bothered. Don't get me wrong, Bridges did a great Rooster Colburn but I didn't see where the film was improved nor any different from the Wayne version.
Good shoutout to Tom Mix. Great Silent Western Star for most of his career, unfortunately many of his films are lost but Sky High (1922) is a great example of his best and it was recently remastered. Riders Of The Purple Sage (1925) and The Great K & A Train Robbery (1926) are two of his best films as well.
So glad you included Tom Mix first movie cowboy star...honorable mention Gene Autry
Joel McCrea, one of my favorites and his Trooper Hook and Gunsight Ridge are two of my favorites he did.
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Trooper Hook...one of the best!
So many iconic greats!
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You forgot William Boyd who played Hooalong Cassidy in 66 movies.
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James Arnes (Well TV counts: 435 episodes + half -dozen western movies)
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Slim pickens, jack elam and woody strode are a regular feature in western movies for me
My favorite silent era cowboy actor to Technicolor is Harry Carey. He may have been the most influential actor. George "Gabby" Hayes was the most dedicated. The ex-opera singer cemented his legacy by having his teeth extracted to better his screen persona.
Yes, this channel routinely ignores the stars of the silent Westerns. Besides Carrey, there was Willian S.Hart, Broncho Billy Anderson, Hoot Gibson, Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Ken Maynard, Tom Tyler, etc. Silent film even had a female Western star, Texas Guinan, who made more Westerns than many of the names that were mentioned in the video.
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You forgot Ward Bond! Best character actor of his time!
Yakima Kanutt, actor and stunt man
I did enjoy the video. I'd like to hear about the famous women in Westerns. My favourite cowboys were, Henry Fonda, always Jimmy Stewart, and John Wayne! Gary Cooper was great too, and I loved hearing about how well some of them did at shooting and riding as well. It wasn't just an acting job. Not that I have a fondness for guns, I don't, but it they're shooting blanks and being used accurately to depict history, that's a different story.
Another great Randolph Scott and my favorite after Ride the High Country is 7 Men From Now
I think I did some research and posted how few Westerns a lot of 'Western' actors actually did awhile back. I'll have to recount Jimmy Stewart, I only got 18 when I counted his.
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I was lucky to have seen "How the West was Won" which was filmed in cinerama (3 cameras ) shown like on 3 screens wide. It made you feel like you were in the movie .Some westerns were shot in 3 D, I believe McKenna Gold was one. What were some others.
Edgar Buchanan I believe is one actor that played in so many westerns. That ole coot was in so many westerns it's hard to count.
Yes as a character actor.
Has to be the Duke!
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The 40’s also gave us Wild Bill Elliott, come Toliver, Hickok, etc., he made many movies, and Serials, well over some of your picks.
Trigger is the same horse in 1938 Robin Hood Roy bought him after the movie was made
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Robert Wilke, Leo Gordon, Walter Brennan, Edgar Buchanan and John McIntyre all prolific western character actors.
Rosswaddell8522 you forgot one of the alltime greats Ben Johnson!!!!.Also Robert Duvall did ALOT of classic westerns .And still another obvious one Clint Eastwood as well as Tommy Lee Jones and Kevin Costner!!!!.
A number of sources say that Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson (1880-1971) was the first star of western movies. (FTR, "Broncho" is pronounced BRONK-o.)
I agree. Broncho Billy was the first actor to achieve stardom in the Westerns. He was the first Western actor to appear in the national polls of most popular actors and actresses conducted by the Exhibitors' Herald, ranking 5th in 1912. He also made the Top 10 the following year, placing 7th. He was definitely the most popular Western star prior to the Great War.
Do the silents... Tom Mix, William S. Hart... Harry Cary...etc
See my video on early western actors in my channel
I know you won’t pay any attention to this but Francisco “Pancho” Villa’s name is pronounced “Vee-ya,” not “Vil-la.” And - again - Joel McCrea’s name is pronounced “Mac-Ray,” not “Mac-Ree.” Just trying to keep you real, “Wrangler.”
He is keeping reel at least :)
@@bravehome4276HaHa, can’t argue that.
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I have to be honest. I often confuse Joel Grey with William Holden. Both good actors that look a lot a like, at least to me. I first watched True Grit at the drive in with my parents. Recently I watched the remake with Jeff Bridges. I really don't know why they bothered. Don't get me wrong, Bridges did a great Rooster Colburn but I didn't see where the film was improved nor any different from the Wayne version.
You forgot to mention Clint Eastwood!
Rory Calhoun was in over 20 movies!
I'm sure!
Please stop the annoying fake static. We know the clips are old, and trying to make them look older only takes away from the quality.
I gave this a down thumb as I cannot hear you for the background music
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ARTIE ORTEGO 200 FIILMS
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The greatest of all time? John Wayne!
Lee Marvin Acadamey Award Cat Balou
Gene Autry.