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Tom Mix: The Myth on Horseback.

F2013.134.2.0018 Description: Black and white film footage of Tom Mix documentary. Begins with several false claims made by Mix: He claimed to be from Texas but was from Pennsylvania. He was in the artillery during the Spanish-American War and stated that he was instead a Rough Rider. He said he was a Texas Ranger, the sheriff of Washington County, a deputy marshal and an Indian agent. There are no records of any of these positions. He was however a night watchman in Dewey and Bartlesville. Mix worked as a bartender in the Blue Belle Saloon in Guthrie and led the Oklahoma Cavalry Band. Contains footage of the Miller Brothers' 101 Ranch, where he also worked. His first film was in 1909. Various shots from film and of Mix's horse, Tony. He grew in popularity and attempted to open several wild west shows. In Hollywood he created "Mixville." This amusement park included a western town and Indian village. When "talkies" grew in popularity, Mix retired and joined the Sells-Floto Circus. He then began film acting again and created the "Tom Mix Radio Program." He died on October 12, 1940 in a car accident. Film narrated by Virgil Dominic. Produced by Gene Allen and Jerry Powell. Research conducted by Don Overton. Creator: WKY News Coverage: Bartlesville (City), in Oklahoma (USA), Dewey (City), in Oklahoma (USA), Guthrie (City), in Oklahoma (USA), Ponca City (City), in Oklahoma (USA), Hollywood (City), in California (USA) MARC Geographic Areas: California (cau); Oklahoma (oku); United States (xxu) Extent (quantity/size): 25min 07sec Media: 16 mm film; Moving Images AVI 1920 x 1080 29.97 FRAMES PER SECOND Subjects: 101 Ranch (Okla.) / Miller Brothers / Oklahoma Cavalry Band / Sells-Floto Circus / Spanish-American War / Tom Mix To inquire about licensing or purchasing a high resolution digital file contact the Oklahoma Historical Society Film Archives: https://www.okhistory.org/research/film