Horses have played a large role in the history of the San Fernando Valley. There was no security, so he could go in and play around on the stagecoaches and generally have fun. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Ace NEVER fought for that title. In 1938, Republic rented one of his horses whom Ace had named Hi Yo Silver for a movie version of, Aces favorite horse was Olivia de Havillands mount in the 1938 classic, co-starred in all 82 movies made by Rogers between 1938 and 1952 and also appeared in all 100 TV episodes of , In the 1954-57 television series Annie Oakley, both horses used to play the role of Oakleys horse, Ace Hudkins died on April 8, 1973 in Los Angeles and was posthumously inducted into the. Jones founded the stable originally in Edendale (now Silverlake) in 1912 and rented horses to movie companies for 51 years. It was located on Sherman Way, a short distance east of Lankershim Blvd. I am now living in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Links of some more Famous Horses. Each of the horses was distinctly different so viewers watching in black-and-white could distinguish between them. Over the next fourteen years, the Bonanza star sat atop the thoroughbred buckskin. We maintain the http://www.myfriendflicka.com web site, a Facebook page on the series, and Findagrave pages on Flicka (Wahana) and Lester Hilton. Volunteer to host a future Saturday Night Chat. That is why, all these years later, it still stings to remember that time I didn't heed my gut instincts at Fat Jones Stables. Items Belonging to the Estate of the Last Manager of the "Fat Jones Stables" (From Joe'sGal's Collection) It was our stable that owned and rented all the horses and wagons (rolling stock) you see in the Western movies and TV shows, filmed between 1912 and 1975. Date: April 1998. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. It was stated at the local School Committee meeting on Tuesday evening that practice and preparations are in progress by the pupils for the forthcoming garden f Alonzo- I assume nothing. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Ace was a great guy in the end. Each of the horses was distinctly different so viewers watching in black-and-white could distinguish between them. Recently I ran across a Carol Hudkins Shaw (aka Carol Hudkins)in the 1940s she lived in Glendale, bred, raced, showed, drove and rode Saddlebred and Standardbred horses. horses appearing in dozens of Republic Studio films. Does anyone know if the person responsible for stabbing and killing several of the Bonanza horses at Fat Jones Stables (late fifties or early sixties) was ever caught? Click on this link and you will see the obit. Hes alive and well (90 years old) and living in Thousand Oaks with my mother. I mean that Peace. "Joe. D, Who are you, anyway? WE LIVED THERE UP AT THE END OF THE ROAD AT THE FOOT OF MT. I thought at the time that he was ill, of course.. Hi, was curious about Bobby Herron, who was adopted by Ace Hudkins. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Hudkins Brothers Movie Ranch was a favorite of dozens of cowboy stars who boarded horses (the property is now part of Forest Lawn Glendale) and among Aces friends were Smiley Burnette, Guinn Wilson, Fred Kennedy, Gene Autry, and John Wayne. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Stars Services were held at 2:30p.m. Along the way I stumbled onto thousands of interesting Hollywood stories, which will eventually become another book when Im done with the two or threeIve been working on the past year or so. Ace lived in the LA area not in the Foster City area. My weblog: webpage ( Tom https://heello.com/gabbyguru6827 ). As his boxing career wound down in the early 1930s his personal life fell apart as he battled alcoholism and went on extended benders. On January 10, 1932 he was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Los Angeles for punching T. Leonard Park, 38, in the head with his bare fist and fracturing his skull. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Maybe your husband played on it as a kid??? Buck proved . The horses used on Bonanza were well-trained and could perform a variety of tricks and stunts. Before Bonanza began filming, Lorne Greene and the actors who would play his sons went to Fat Jones Stables. Dr. Glenn Shewmaker, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Idaho, recommended taking a close look to decide whether renovating will be economical. Sorry we don't have the name of the movie star horse on the far right This account has been disabled. Very enjoyable article, though I lost track of what actually happened in the response arguments. Ace told my grandfather that he jumped over the bar to hit the negro, but the negro pulled a 22 revolver and shot him (Ace) in the stomach. two Appaloosas in the series, one of which I believe he called "Jody" With that said, I sincerely hope youre having a good Christmas. WE CORESPOND BY EMAIL SOME. Verify and try again. Leaving the fight, he and Chalmers tried to drive away without paying for 8 gallons of gas and were arrested for petty theft. Any person or entity interested in doing anything related to these series and/or its characters must obtain permission first, and may do so by contacting Bonanza Ventures, Inc. through its attorney: Andrew J. Klyde The riding paints were used for the simple shots at Paramount Studios and for the outdoor shots, in Southern California. On the show, different horses were required for different types of work. I was wondering if you by any chance would have any photos of my familys ranch back in the day. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. sister, was married to the late movie actor Ben Johnson, and lived at the Sherman Way house until after Fat's death. did not have these characteristics and appears to have been a stockier We have many more horse drawn vehicles and one of the finest collections around..if you are ever in the Pacific Northwest..come take a look. The deaths of Ralph and John Hudkins at Pearl Harbor were important to Ace Hudkins, relatives, and to the nation, who were angered by the Japanese attack and upset over the loss of the Americans who died there. Anyway: According to an Omaha newspaper article, it wasnt Ace who was injured in the Batman film, but his nephew, called Acey, whose brothers also were stunt men. I dont know who wrote the article about Ace Hudkins, but I want to thank you for it and also mentioning my Stepfathers nameFred Kennedy, who by the way was inducted into the Stuntmens Hall of Fame in 1982. David Canary's previous birthday celebrations. The name "BONANZA" is a registered trademark of Bonanza Ventures, Inc., and is used with permission. I WATCHED MANY OF THESE LOCATION SHOOTS AS A BOY OF 10 YEARS OLD. If you wish to contact me.I can be reached at: One more thoughtFred was also from Nebraska, Ainsworth, to be exact, where he did all sorts of stunts, such as having cars roll over his stomache, at rodeos and shows, etc. We continued to be stabled here at home. More about it. Stars & Horse Stars photo Ben Cartwrigt (Lorne Greene) and James Arness (Gunsmoke) rode the same buckskin horse. I also have some great photos of Fred standing roman on TRIGGER & MIDNIGHT; my Mother with HI HO SILVER, COMANCHE (a palomino owned by Jack Sullivan), EAGLE (a grey gelding), ONYX (owned by Errol Flynn, which he rode in The Charge of the Light Brigade), Fred rigging a wagon for a stunt, Fred falling a horse, which was being filmed there and used in an SPCA ad, showing that the horses were trained to fall, so as not to get hurt; also a photo of Ace and his famous falling horse JERRY. In the first few seasons, riding paints were used for the most part, which appear in the close-up scenes with Mike. Volunteer to host a future Saturday Night Chat. In the years around 1925-1926, Hudkins and Clever Sencio were the top drawing cards at Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium. Emily I will E you and you can pick away. FOR RENT TO STUDIOS. They sent a young actor named Michael Landon over to our place to try a few of us out, to see which one suited him best. My email is Nero3000@hotmail.com Douglas. Both of these horses were owned by Del Combs. I later joined up and was a Stunt Woman working for about 30 years, on and off. Over its 14-year run, many horses (and actors) came and went, but Chub remained with the series from start to finish. It was located on Sherman Way, a short distance east of Lankershim Blvd. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT lifeisajourny@gmail.com THANKS, RICHARD , Hi Jr!.I have a photo of Junior Hudkins. Registering takes only a few moments but gives you increased capabilities. One writer wrote of Hudkins win over Goldstein as the fight that broke the Jewish banks. It was Hudkins toughness that most impressed his faithful fans; his fight against Sammy Baker was described as the bloodiest fight ever seeneven the referee was drenched in ruby red Fighting from lightweight to light-heavyweight, he won several California State Heavyweight Titles and was Southern Californias biggest boxing drawing card in the 1920s. New York 11367-2331 U.S.A. if the horse's name was Joe or Jody. (it sure sounded like the Virginian said, " 'Jody' pulled up lame") cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. We have set your language to 2015) Erika Wulff (m. 2017) Children 4 Signature Alexander Emerick Jones (born February 11, 1974) is an American far-right and alt . He does not talk much about Ranch or all the Hudkins Brothers and there were alot of them in that FAMILY? Can send a picture if someone is interested. He was a very experienced movie horse bought by Ben Johnson. Horses have played a large role in the history of the San Fernando Valley. And if you look closely at his markings you can definitely see the distinctive blaze that marks his face, the exact blaze that Roys Trigger had. Roy took him to Glenn Randalls for additional training, etc. August 1998 I'm sure someone out there knows the facts.. Youre wonderful! Ace Hudkins was born in Nebraska in 1905 and began boxing at 12. I know many people who knew Ace. I have most of their historybut not sure what Jones re-named them. I got this website from my buddy who informed me on the topic of this site and now this time I am visiting this Horse Fame is a free non profit service for the public. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please enter your email and password to sign in. to the movie industry. HISTORY Clarence Y. Information on Hollywood's movie stable owner Fat Jones, and others including Glen Randall, Corky Randall, Tom Sweet, Ralph McCutcheon, Jack Lindell, Les Hilton, Kenny Lee, Denny Allen, Dave Richardson, and two women who ran a business together, Stevie Myers and Joan Edwards. That didn't always turn out well!*Horselaugh*. When Harry Carey, Sr. died in 1947, after years of estrangement from Ford, the farm hosted an elaborate funeral. The Fat Jones Stables was one of the biggest suppliers of horses, cattle, wranglers, as well as wagons and carriages, to the movie and television industry for 51 years (1912-1963). Fred and Ben were great friends, along with Dobe (aka Harry Carey, Jr.), etc. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND YOU MY EXPERIENCES IF YOU WANT. I have mentioned in previous posts, we have several of Aces former horse drawn vehicles. MANY MOVIES WERE STILL BEING MADE THERE AMONG THEM STILLIAN ROAD, A BOY AND HIS DOG, IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVE. AND OTHERS. I am looking for info on the PickWick Stables in Hollywood during the 1940s.My friends father Lewis Myers is rumored to have boarded Trigger in the day. The cast of Bonanza was not known for riding their own horses. Try again. I dont which to print all the info publically now. ? I had the same problem before. Carol was married to Francis Benjamin "Ben" Johnson (Movie Actor). It was part of the ranch and used in the movie Gentleman Jim with Errol Flynn. series (I didn't see "Men From Shiloh" so I couldn't say if he On August 7, 1933, a drunk Hudkins started a brawl in a Hollywood caf and pulled a gun (which turned out to be unloaded) on the bars owner Richard Harris, who pulled his own (loaded) gun and shot Hudkins twice in the chest. of Darkness." Would you believe that Joe and I were featured on the front cover of "Bonanza Gold Magazine?" for films and TV productions for over half a century. The references to "Little Buck" could refer to McClures buckskins (which he owned. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. ). WE ENTERED THE PROPERTY BY A WOODEN GATE ON HOLLIMGSWORTH DRIVE NEARWHERE THE GATE TO FOREST LAWN IS NOW. NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sN9YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ivgDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ace%20hudkins%20dies&pg=2683%2C992052, How interesting. SUBSCRIBE: https://yusufcatstevens.lnk.to/subscribe & ENABLE BUY: https://catstevens.com/media/dvds/majikat-2003/Cat Stevens' Majikat - Earth Tour was rec. From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. They decided to honor animal performers after a horse was killed in an on-set accident during the filming of the Tyrone Power film Jesse James.The letters are an acronym, and stand for Picture Animal Top Star of the Year.A later acronym was also included: Performing Animal Television Star of the . 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