A wonderful documentary on country music and comedy icon, Minnie Pearl.
Many of you who read this blog, know that I am huge country music fan. Because of this Minnie Pearl is a major name to me. She may have been a comedian, rather than a musician but few names are respected more in country music circles than Minnie Pearl. With her many years of performing on the Grand Ole Opry and country music variety show, Hee Haw, she became the greatest goodwill ambassador, country music ever had, as well as for many country music fans becoming just as much a country music icon as any musician.
For only having an hour and a half runtime this film not only gives a great overview of the career of Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, the woman who became Minnie Pearl, but also helps anyone understand why she is so revered. Despite the short runtime, this film never seems to be rushing through things and at times can be quite in depth. What makes this essential viewing for all fans of Minnie Pearl is the wonderful audio recordings of the woman herself talking about her career. Even if you know the facts about her life to hear all this from her own mouth is something special. It gives you a wonderful peak into just who this woman really was. It also helps us see the differences between Sarah and Minnie, and also the ways that they were truly the same person. By listening to her voice and what she says, you can see how truly grateful and blessed she felt to be a part of the Grand Ole Opry and the country music community. It is impossible to describe the value this audio recordings have to us Minnie Pearl fans. Yet this is not the only joy of the film. This movie features some of the biggest names in country music such as Bill Anderson, Tanya Tucker, Jeannie Seely, Barbra Mandrell, Reba McEntire, Dwight Yoakam, K.D. Lang and Garth Brooks as well as Minnie's Hee Haw co-star Brabi Benton, all of whom talk about Minnie with complete and utter reverence. The scenes when they talk about meeting Minnie, are also incredibly valuable to us fans. They are also sometimes, quite emotional. This is especially true of when Dwight Yoakam talks about meeting her. There is no doubt that Dwight is getting quite emotional thinking about Minnie and this makes us have an even greater appreciation for Minnie. Making this movie even better are that there are some truly wonderful clips of Minnie on such TV Shows as Hee Haw, The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show, The Dean Martin Show, This is Your Life and Your Show of Shows. All of these show Minnie to her best advantage and I laugh out loud quite a few times with these clips. This is pure down home unsophisticated country humor at its absolute best. For newcomers, this movie also provides a nice summary of her career, from a young girl dreaming of becoming a serious dramatic actress to her first appearance on the Opry to her friendships with country music legends (especially Roy Acuff) to her rightful place as country music's finest comedian.
If I had watched this movie, never having heard of Minnie Pearl, I would automatically become a huge fan. This to me is the highest compliment you can pay to a documentary like this. Whether you are a fan of Minnie Pearl or not, this is a must watch movie.
Hello my friends and welcome back for another service of Cowboy Church.
Today's musical selection begins with The Sons of the Pioneers with their 1937 recording of Heavenly Airplane. This song was written by Bob Nolan, one of the group's founding members and one of my favorite songwriters. As well as writing this song, Bob also sings lead. Also in the group at this time was Leonard Syle, who would later become known as Roy Rogers. This was towards the end of his time as a member of The Sons of the Pioneers. He would leave the band with dreams of movie stardom and dreams that he certainly would reach. Roy would later write, "Seventy-five dollars a week, each and every week! That's what Republic agreed to pay me for the next seven years. I was sitting on the top of the world. Before I signed, I had to wrangle out of the contract the Sons of the Pioneers had only recently signed with Columbia Pictures. Actually that was easy. Harry Cohn the studio boss, was happy to release me so long as I promised to find someone to replace me in the group. His decision made my move to Republic possible, and also underscored why I wanted to be at Republic rather than Columbia. I would have been just another cowboy singer at Gower Gluch - easily replaceable - rather than the potential leading man the way they were talking at Republic. Besides Republic made the best most action packed westerns in those days." To replace him in the Sons of the Pioneers, Roy got Pat Brady, who would later become his "comical sidekick" on Roy's TV show. There was no hard feelings between Roy and the Sons of the Pioneers. Though Roy was no longer a member of the group, they would appear together in many films and record many songs together. This is followed by Charlie Rich with Amazing Grace. This hymn was written by John Newton in 1772. It is no coincidence that John Newton wrote this hymn, as he was someone who badly needed God's grace. Looking at his life before he gave it to God, there is not much to find that is admirable and in fact some of what we see is downright horrific. He played a part in one of the darkest (if not the darkest) parts of American history. He was a slave trader. To say that slavery in the United States was a tragedy and a horrible part of our history is an incredible understatement, and this man was a part of that horrific system. Later he even admitted that he treated the human beings that he was bringing over harshly. If there is anyone, we in our humanness would think is beyond God to reach it would be this guy. Yet God did reach him and being God completely changed him. He not only abandoned his job, but he gave his life to God's ministry and helped fight slavery every step of the way. If God could do this with him who is to say that any of us or anyone we know could possibly be out of God's power to reach. Next comes the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet with There's Power in the Blood. This song was written in 1889 by Lewis Edgar Jones while at a camp meeting taking place at Mountain Lake Park, MD. This is followed by George Jones with Give Me Just One Day. We only have so much time on this Earth and none of us know how long we will be here. Therefore it is important for us to let God use us any way he can, during our time on Earth. Now for Randy Travis with Precious Memories. Though this is a sweet uplifting song, it was based upon a tragedy. In 1922, John Wright lost his five year old son. Wright would later say about this song, “’Precious Memories’ was born in the midnight hours as I bathed by pillow with tears, likewise all my songs came through life’s severest tests.” Though this is a very famous hymn, John Wright only received $36 for writing it. He would remain a janitor that was always struggling to make ends meet for his entire life. Next comes The Charlie Daniels Band with Jesus Died For Me. This song cam from their first gospel album, The Door. In his memoir, Never Look at the Empty Seats, Charlie Daniels wrote, "I think the most pressure I was ever under as a songwriter was when I wrote the songs for our first gospel album, The Door. It was such a special project to me. I wanted it to be much more than just another gospel album. I wanted the lyrics to have impact and hopefully speak to some of the people who, like me, had such a hard time understanding the gospel message and were falling through the cracks." Charlie worked very hard on each song and rewrote some multiple times. The effort paid off. This fantastic 1994 album shows The Charlie Daniels Band at their best and it won them their first Dove Award. Next we join the Maddox Brothers and Rose for their 1949 recording of the southern gospel classic I’ll Fly Away. This song was written by Albert Edward Brumley and was first published in 1932. He grew up in Oklahoma and when he wrote this song he was living in Rock Island, Oklahoma where he was helping his family plant and pick cotton. This was hard and grueling work and Brumley later admitted, “Actually, I was dreaming of flying away from that cotton field when I wrote ‘I’ll Fly Away.’” Today’s musical selection ends with Roy Rogers singing Peace in the Valley. he hymn was written by Thomas A. Dorsey who later explained the origins of this song, “Peace in the Valley,” “It was just before Hitler sent his war chariots into Western Europe in the late 1930s. I was on a train going through southern Indiana and saw horses, cows and sheep all grazing together in this little valley. Everything seemed so peaceful. It made me question, “What’s the matter with mankind? Why can’t men live in peace?” Out of those thoughts came “Peace in the Valley.”
Now for a discussion of the classic western, 7 Men From Now (1956).
Motion Picture Daily, 1956
Now a message from Pastor Greg Laurie.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Matthew 5:43-48
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?" Matthew 6:24-25
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Resources Used
Happy Trails: Our Life Story by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
Hello my friends and welcome back to another service of Cowboy Church.
Today's musical selection begins with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans performing a medley of western classics (including The Place Where I Worship, He Walks With The Wild and Lonely, Texas Plains and Happy Trails) on Hee Haw. This is followed by The Cox Family performing I am Weary Let Me Rest. Next is Eddy Arnold's 1962 recording of Love Lifted Me. This song was written by James Rowe and Howard E. Smith in 1912. This hymn was inspired by the biblical story of Peter being able to walk on water when looking upon Jesus, but starting to sink as soon as he looks away. While few if any of us will find our selves in this literal situation the story still has an important meaning to us today about how import it is to keep our eyes on God and how far we can fall if we take our eyes off him. This is followed by The Sons of the Pioneers with their 1946 recording of Cowboy Camp Meeting. This song was written by Tim Spencer who was one of the founding members of The Sons of the Pioneers and who helped pioneer (pun intended) the group's sound, that changed cowboy music forever and still inspires many cowboy singers today whether they realize it or not. Camp Meetings were very important to Christians who actually lived in the old west. These were traveling services that came to town and spread the gospel through hymn singing and preaching. These were lively services full of singing and excitement that were filled with the joy of the Lord. This song captures the pure joy and energy of the music there. Johnny Cash continues today's musical selection with his version of God Has My Fortune Laid Away. This recording comes from his 1962 gospel album, Hymns From the Heart. This song again has an important message for us Christians. We should not get to caught up in the things of this world as our true treasure is in Heaven and that treasure will last for all eternity, and not fade away like the things of this world. Following is Little Jimmy Dickens with his 1952 recording of I Shall Not Be Moved. Today's musical selection ends with Hank Snow's 1952 recording of Jesus Wept.
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:18
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby. Ezekiel 33:19
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:16
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. Proverbs 20:1
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Isiah 12:3
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:13
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:16
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12
Thank you for joining me come back next week for another service of Cowboy Church. Happy trails to you until we meet again.
Hello my friends. As many of you know as well as film, I am also a fan of music, especially country music. One of my main introductions to country music was watching Hee-Haw on TV as a kid. Naturally like many country fans, watching that show also made me quite a fan of one of the greatest country comedians to ever step foot on The Grand Ole Opry. This was the one and only Minnie Pearl (born Sarah Ophelia Colley). The Minnie Pearl character was never a caricature of hillbillies, but rather some one who seemed completely real. People tuned into their radio or TV sets to visit their old friend Minnie, who was as real to them as their own family.
Here is a 1953 article from Radio TV Mirror talking about the woman who we all knew and loved as Minnie Pearl. If you have any trouble reading the pages click on them and use your touch screen to zoom in.
Hello my friends and welcome back for another service of Cowboy Church.
We start off our musical selection with The Maddox Brothers and Rose's 1947 recording of Gathering Flowers for the Master's Bouquet. Though the group would later record this song again in 1951, this version remains my favorite. Rose's voice sounds as beautiful as ever and her brother Don's fiddle playing here are especially fantastic. This is followed by the Monroe Brothers with their 1937 recording of On That Old Gospel Ship. This is pure early bluegrass at its best. I dare anyone to try not to tap their foot to this. Next comes the Possum, George Jones, himself with the old hymn The Lily of the Valley. This version comes from George's 1966 album, Old Brush Arbors. This is followed by The Sons of the Pioneers with their 1948 recording of Read the Bible Every Day. This song is written by one of the group's founding members, Ted Spencer. Next is the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet (Buck Owens, Grandpa Jones, Kenny Price, Roy Clark) with Blessed Jesus Take My Hand. Coming up next is Roy Rogers and Dale Evans with The Lord is Counting on You from one of the duo's little golden records for children. This was released as the B side of a 1954 record with Open Up Your Heart and Let the Sun Shine In on the A side. Both of those songs were Christian songs written for younger believers by Stuart Hamblen. This was appropriate as Stuart Hamblen had been a singing cowboy on radio since back in 1926. Probably his most famous compositions were It is No Secrect (What God Can Do) and This Old House. The Lord is Counting on You reminds kids of the importance of Sunday School. We close with Johnny Cash singing How Great Thou Art on the 12th episode of his weekly TV show.
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:18I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. James 2:8Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. Psalm 8:2
Thank you for joining me come back next week for another visit to Cowboy Church. Happy trails to you until we meet again.
Hello again my friends and welcome to another service of Cowboy Church.
Though most of these Cowboy Church posts feature country-gospel music from the 20th century, there is a recent song that just came out that I loved so much I have to include it here. This is a song off Cody Jinks' new album, After the Fire. This lovely song is called William and Wanda. This is a lovely song about meeting your loved ones in Heaven. In my mind this is one of the best country songs in years. With incredible lyrics that tell a great story this song is exactly what country music should be. Next comes Ray Price's beautiful recording of In the Garden from his 1960 gospel album Faith. This song is in the countrypolitan style of the early 60's with lots of strings and an orchestral pop sound. Here it works perfectly especially with Ray's incredible voice. Next is The Sons of the Pioneers with their 1948 recording of Lead Me Gently Home. The group had recorded this song earlier in 1937 and to be honest this later recording doesn't differ much from the earlier one. Next comes Willie Nelson with a gospel song he wrote himself, Kneel at the Feet of Jesus. Next is the classic bluegrass band The Stanley Brothers with their version of Where Could I Go But To the Lord. Next is Roy Rogers and Dale Evans performing a medley of gospel tunes and country tunes on the TV show Hee Haw. These songs include The Place Where I Worship, He Walks With the Wild and Lonely, Texas Plains and their signature song, Happy Trails. This special medley was for the show's 10th anniversary special and they change the lyrics to Happy Trails to suit the occasion. This week's music selection ends with Allison Krauss and The Cox Family with I'd Rather Have Jesus from their incredible 1994 gospel album together I Know Who Holds Tomorrow. This is in my mind one of the loveliest versions of this great gospel song.
No Temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the LORD I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. Psalm 3:3-4
Thank you for joining me for another service of Cowboy Church. Happy Trails to you until we meet again.
Hello my friends and welcome back for another service of Cowboy Church.
We begin our musical selection off with The Maddox Brothers and Rose's 1948 recording of a gospel classic, Precious Memories. With their flashy clothes and on stage performance style, The Maddox Brothers and Rose received the title, The World's Most Colorful Hillbilly band. However just as much as over the top they could be, the group could also turn in a really heartfelt performance of a classic song as can be seen here. Following is George Jones with another classic gospel song, Just a Closer Walk With Thee. George delivers this song in the incredible way that only he can. There has never been and there will never be a voice like George Jones'. The TV show Hee Haw had some of the corniest jokes in all history, despite this though when the show focused on music, it took this music very seriously. An especially great example is when the show would have a performance by the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet (Buck Owens, Roy Clark, Grandpa Jones, Kenny Price). One may notice that these gospel performances are some of the rare times you could see Grandpa Jones without his hat. Here is them performing Shall We Gather at the River from a 1977 episode. Next is Emmylou Harris' hauntingly beautiful version of Wayfaring Stranger. I saw Emmylou in concert just a couple days ago and she was incredible. If you ever get a chance to see her don't pass it up. After this comes The Sons of the Pioneers with a 1951 recording of musical version of The Lord's Prayer. This is followed by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans' 1955 recording of The Lord is Gonna Take Good Care of You. We end with Gene Autry's 1945 recording of Silver Spurs on the Golden Stairs.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God Ephesians 2:8
I am telling you the truth: those who hear my words and believe in him who sent me have eternal life. They will not be judged, but have already passed from death to life. I am telling you the truth: the time is coming—the time has already come—when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear it will come to life. Just as the Father is himself the source of life, in the same way he has made his Son to be the source of life. And he has given the Son the right to judge, because he is the Son of Man. John 5:24-27
Everyone must die once, and after that be judged by God. In the same manner Christ also was offered in sacrifice once to take away the sins of many. He will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are waiting for him. Hebrews 9:27-28When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19So I recommend the enjoyment of life, for there is nothing better on earth for a person to do except to eat, drink, and enjoy life. So joy will accompany him in his toil during the days of his life which God gives him on earth. Ecclesiastes 8:15I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, The man who was raised on high declares, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel, "The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue. 2Samuel 23:1-2
Thank you again for joining me for another service of Cowboy Church. Happy Trails to you until we meet again.
Here is an advertisement for my hero, Roy Rogers that appeared in a 1941 issue of Photoplay magazine. When this article talks about Roy being married this was not to Dale Evans. At this time Roy was married to Arline Wilkins. This marriage sadly wasn't to last very long as Arline would die during childbirth in 1946. I find it interesting that this advertisement states "Well the audience of Rogers today is predominantly admiring ladies..." considering that most of what is written about Roy's heyday as a movie star today talks about his movies being made mostly to young boys. Whatever Roy Rogers movies are great and whatever can get someone to sit down and enjoy one is a good thing.
As a bonus here is Roy performing a lovely song called In Another Lifetime on an episode of the Country variety TV show, Hee Haw.
Today Loretta Lynn turns 87 years old. Most of you who read this blog know that I am a huge country music fan and Loretta is definitely a singer I am quite a fan of. Now because this hit me to make this post kind of late and I have some TCM Film Festival stuff to see, there won't be much writing on this post, just a few songs from Loretta. First off we will have Loretta performing one of her earliest hits, a song which she first recorded in 1960 and written by herself, I'm a Honky Tonk Girl. Being her birthday I would regret not including this next song, Happy Birthday. This song was off her 1964 album, Songs From My Heart and was written by Ron Kitson. Loretta's most popular duet partner was Conway Twitty (yes the country singer you see on Family Guy), but Conway was not her first duet partner. Before that was the country music legend Ernest Tubb, who had been in the business since 1936 and was still at the top of his game when they made these duets in the 1960's. Here we have one of my favorite of their duets. From 1967 here is Sweet Thang. Last but not least is her hit, Hey Loretta. This song was written by Shel Silverstein, who had a great career as both a country song writer and a children's book writer. This version comes from a 1974 episode of Hee Haw.
Also happy 27th birthday to me, am glad to share this birthday with her.
Welcome to a new weekly instalment on this blog entitled Cowboy Church. A Cowboy Church post will go up every Sunday. Each post will feature some classic country gospel music, some bible verses and various items about one of more old western movies.
First up our music selection begins with one of country music's all time finest singer-songwriters Hank Williams, performing his own self penned I Saw the Light on one of his rare TV appearances, look for a young June Carter (before she married Johnny Cash) in this video. Next up comes Willie Nelson and Dyan Cannon performing the old gospel tune, Unclouded Day in the movie, Honeysuckle Rose (1980). How can you have Cowboy Church without Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Here we have them performing a gospel song each. Gene sings a great gospel song written by Johnny Lange, Hy Heath and Sonny Burke, called Somebody Bigger than You or I. This version is from Gene's feature film, The Old West (1952). Roy sings the gospel classic Peace in the Valley. This recording comes from the 42nd episode (The Rene Eigen Case) of Roy's radio show. After this comes Johnny Cash performing his self penned I Was There When it Happened on TV. Next Charlie Daniels Band's version of Somebody Was Praying For Me. We end with the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet (Buck Owens, Roy Clark, Grandpa Jones, Kenney Price) performing Where Could I Go but to the Lord on a 1980 episode of Hee Haw.
“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’" Isaiah 12:2
"“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Movie preview for King of the Cowboys starring Roy Rogers.
An article from Hollywood Magazine About Gene Autry, from 1940.
Now to end with here is a silent short western film starring none other than Tom Mix. So enjoy, Sagebrush Tom (1915).
