LEE FROM 1945 TO 1947. Silver the Lone Ranger's horse It took him several years to pay for his new partner, whom Ace had named Trigger. sets at Lake Los Angeles HI SYLVIA. horse that James Drury rode on the Virginian was a gelding appaloosa named based on information from your browser. Released from jail the next morning he went to a nearby bar and when he left, drove his car directly into a service station building, destroying both car and building and landing back in jail charged with drunk driving again. That was sure an honor! Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. In the book called "TV Gold--The *Rears head* Sometimes the Makeup Department tried to put makeup one of the stunt doubles to make him more closely resemble the riding paint used in the episode. Who supplies movie horses? August 1998 Make sure that the file is a photo. I spent my childhood in Beverly Hills (former home of Western Star Fred Tomson) and in Burbank, the River Bottom I remember the Hudkins Bros and the Ranch. On the show, different horses were required for different types of work. Ace lived in the LA area not in the Foster City area. Others, just dont understand the impact of Ralphs death on his father Ace Hudkins. Bits was a paint horse or a pinto I guess is what Johnny said. Dr. Glenn Shewmaker, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Idaho, recommended taking a close look to decide whether renovating will be economical. Please reset your password. If hed had any more pro fights after that then they would be on his record. sets at Lake Los Angeles, "Little Buck" was Doug's Fat Jones Stables was the top supplier of horses and horse wranglers to the movies for 51 years. You should re-read the article. show certainly looks like a different horse than the one in Bosco was in that particular episode 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. the above picture called "Appy." I was wondering if you by any chance would have any photos of my familys ranch back in the day. If you are curious, heres the link to the article. horses appearing in dozens of Republic Studio films. We use to play cowboys and indians together when they lived on Everett St. in Lincoln NE. Ben Johnson was my most favorite actor and a real cowboyhave pix of him and his Dad. I love reading this bloga lot of great memories, thanks! The wagon and straw were only about four-and-a-half feet high, but the spoked wheels loomed in front of us. Stable to the Stars For over six decades, from 1912 until they closed the barn doors for the last time in 1975, Fat Jones Stables of North Hollywood provided rental horses used for riding, driving and stunts for many Western shows and movies. 2 others before this one and one other after this one, although that cutting But he did tell me about his poker parties at the house with famous movie and TV cowboys in the 40s and his teaching John Wayne and others how to do stunts on horses. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Before you register please ensure you are familiar with our terms of use and related policies. Many have since passed away - and in several instances, their children, are running the remaining stables. They are my second cousins. Johnny Crawford's horses. The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. switched horses for that or not). & Horse 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). The business was founded by Clarence "Fat" Jones in 1912 when he provided horses for a Pathe Films western. He owned the movie horse stable from the early 30's until his death in 1962 or 63. 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. Can any of you verify or disprove this info? Texas! He had him about 20 years. []FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD Ace HudkinsBoxer, Stuntman, Batman & Trigger The Movieland Directory[], Stu.I misplaced you email addyI think I sent you the photo I had of him w/HI HO SILVER. ", Regarding James Drury's But starting with Season 7, more and more location shooting was done, so more and more stunt double paints were needed. Several miles from Forest Lawn Glendale. Stars & Horse Stars photo Aces horse Trigger co-starred in all 82 movies made by Rogers between 1938 and 1952 and also appeared in all 100 TV episodes of The Roy Rogers Show.In the 1954-57 television series Annie Oakley, both horses used to play the role of Oakleys horse Target were Aces horses. 'Fat Jones Stables' in North Hollywood provided the iconic Horses of "Bonanza". I happen to live at 2306 Observatory Ave. in Los Feliz and moved in my house in 1996. Im not sure who that person living next door to you was. For two seasons, former Harry Potter portrayer Daniel Radcliffe, and co-star Steven Buscemi have starred as an odd pair of angels in the series Miracle Workers. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. WHY? Clarence owned the Fat Jones Stables located in the San Fernando Valley in North Hollywood on Sherman Way. Please ensure you read any forum rules as you navigate around the board. 141-15 72nd Avenue It was part of the ranch and used in the movie Gentleman Jim with Errol Flynn. mule, movie stars and stunt men like the one in the above picture The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. Ace Hudkins quit boxing after 1941. All images from "BONANZA" are Copyright 1959-2023 Bonanza Ventures, Inc. All rights reserved. In the first few seasons, riding paints were used for the most part, which appear in the close-up scenes with Mike. That first one may have also been used in the film " You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In 1989 John Stanley published a book.THEM ORNERY MITCHUM BOYS, the story of Robert and John Mitchum. Replacement horses were used due to the tragedy. I am Jerry Bowman, Curator of the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, Wa. I am a western collector and I truly enjoyed what you have given us alljust wonderful. The whole neighborhood knew him of course and had nicknamed him The Mayor of Observatory. It was a big sorrel stallion called "Steel" and was owned by Johnson's father-in-law, Clarence "Fat" Jones, who ran one of the most successful horse-renting stables in Hollywood. His daughter Lana moved into the house after his death, refurbished the home, lived there for about a year and then moved to Orange County on a horse property. Hi! Oops, we were unable to send the email. Roy Kennedy was his brother and worked as a wrangler, hauling stock, etc. That didn't always turn out well!*Horselaugh*. STEEL is my favorite movie horse of all times. Hi! Bobby worked a movie there called Saskatchewan. 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 Horse, The Fat Jones Stables was one of the biggest suppliers of horses, cattle,. During the 40's and 50's The Duke's favorite mount was a large bay named Banner, supplied by the Fat Jones stables. A rare photo of Clarence "Fat" Jones (left) at his Hollywood horse stables on Sherman Way in North Hollywood. "Joe" the appaloosa in the Shane was riding the AJAX horse around the grounds, only dressed in western cowboy duds. In the 1930s Wayne was paired with a majestic white parade horse with a long, flowing mane and tail. As a child I spent time there at the ranch, when Fred was attending to his horses and such. 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? "Joe. It also states that his favorite was the horse that was Olivia DeHavillands mount in Robin Hood. His nicknames were The Wildcat and The Nebraska Wildcat. Just two weeks later on November 21st he was arrested when police found both he and Chalmers passed out drunk and asleep in his car at a stoplight at Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Pat. RICHARD , HI AGAIN, JUST TO MENTION THAT IF ANYONE WANTS TO CONTACT ME ABOUT THE OLD HUDKINS AND LASKY RANCH, MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS rdlifeisajourny@gmail.com. middle He passed on shortly after the events mentioned. If that happens to you again, just try using another email. New York 11367-2331 U.S.A. (Fat) Jones. Services were held at 2:30p.m. sister, was married to the late movie actor Ben Johnson, and lived at the Sherman Way house until after Fat's death. 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. There were at least 4 horses from Fat Jones Stables used during the early years, and possibly as many as 12 horses as the series came to an end after 14 seasons (430 episodes). Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. After looking at some of my search results, I am wondering if Orain (Ode) Hudkins could have been the man he was talking about. Blue Boy was his horse on The Rifleman. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Aces death, due to cancer occurred in 2009. This web site is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures, Inc. See the movie Roy named the horse Trigger. Ace NEVER fought for that title. The familiar sign which hung at the entrance to the stables. All images from "BONANZA" are Copyright 1959-2023 Bonanza Ventures, Inc. All rights reserved. The Bonanza horses that were injured/killed as mentioned were owned and stabled at my grandfathers barn in North Hollywood, Ca. Comments and Info from: Betsy Midkiff Update: March 2012 Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. I am a Board Member and docent for the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, Washington. Recent filings for FAT JONES STABLES, INC. Im his great-nephew and would like to know more about him if any of you remember him. Jerry. This sure takes me back, my friends You see, it was just before the start of a new television series, to be called Bonanza. From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. By trade, I am a pedigree researcher and now a historian of some wonderful breeds of horses. "Joe" the appaloosa in the middle stars and stunt men The horse that Ben Johnson rode in this film was a famous movie horse used by many stars in many 1940s and 1950s westerns. Hi Michael. I stumbled onto this site after Googling Ace Hudkins, the Nebraska Wildcat. 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