In 1938, he went to Europe on a promotional trip, leaving Ruth behind to manage the circus. After participating in the last of the great gold rushes in Nevada, Wyatt finally settled in Los Angeles, where he tried unsuccessfully to find someone to publicize his many western adventures. Several Earps were familiar with Grannan. He made an impact on the young actor who later credited his walk, talk, and persona to his acquaintance with Wyatt Earp and on one occasion he reportedly said, Earp was the man who had actually done the things in his life that I was trying to do in a movie. Six years later in Arizona Territory well-known Western lawman and detective Jonas V. Rawhide Jake Brighton sent Ike Clanton to an early grave. In fact, the two of them were so close, that Mix served as a pallbearer at Earps funeral. What did John Wayne say about Wyatt Earp? [7] His performances were realistic with action stunts, horseback riding, attention-grabbing cowboy costumes, and showmanship. Due in part to his tenacious efforts, San Pedro wound up with the port facilities. Comics featuring Tom Mix were also published in Sweden, Germany, Canada, Australia, and Great Britain, including L. Miller & Son's Tom Mix Western Comics, which ran 85 issues from 1948 to 1951. Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp was born in Monmouth, Illinois, in 1848, of Scotch-Irish stock. I know that he was ranked high among the famous Cowboys such as Hop-a-Long Cassidy, Roy Rogers, and the Lone Ranger.Thanks for sharing this great information. I remember my Mom talking about him and seeing him in old silent movies myself. It was reported that Tom Mix openly wept. While most people are aware of Wyatt's legendary time in Tombstone, Arizona with his brothers and notorious friend, John "Doc" Holliday, most don't much about him after he left the region. Starting in 1933, the Ralston-Purina Co. sponsored a three-night-a-week radio series called Tom Mix Ralston Straight Shooters. Mix, reportedly because of a bullet wound to his throat, didnt have a voice for radio. Hart met and corresponded with them frequently from his ranch north of Los Angeles. And to think the Earps would reconnect with many of them for one last hurrah in the early decades of the 1900s. Tom Mix served in the Army before heading west to Oklahoma, obtaining work on Miller Brothers 101 Real Wild West Ranch near Bliss, Okla. As True West tells us, Bat was out on the plains with his brother, Ed . Corral, Wyatt Earp dies quietly in Los Angeles at the age of 80. Gossip columnist Louella Parsons wrote that he had his initials in electric lights on the top of his house. You must have written permission to publish or reproduce any of my photos. A notable Earp associate with no ties to California was Key Pittman. Im sort of personally hoping my monument is at a waterfall since I've lived in a freaking desert most of my life. He even served, for a short time, as a sort of undercover U.S. Marshall in Yavapai County. I am one of those who never heard of him and enjoyed reading his story.Yes Lois, his personal life was quite interesting. Very cool. They donated the land for Doheny State Beach, in Dana Point, Calif., the surfing strand celebrated in the Beach Boys 1960s hits Surfin Safari and Surfin U.S.A. When finances were strained, a widowed Josie Earp reportedly contacted Doheny to the point of pestering. Their encounter is only a charming Hollywood fable. WW. The gold-plated and deluxe engraved Colt Officer's Model double-action revolvers, serial numbers 532107 and 567346, feature 6 barrels and have "TOM MIX" inscribed on their backstraps. Any discussion of Earp connections should begin with a mention of prolific Western diarist George Whitwell Parsons (at top, second from left), who wrote extensively of his time in Tombstone during the Earp era. The circus was affiliated with the Ringling Bros. for a few yrs. In 1952 Forsythe painted a well-received, accurate depiction of the Gunfight at O.K. Still considered one of the definitive books on Earp, Lake's tome unfortunately suffered somewhat in accuracy due to the demands Josephine Earp placed upon him. 18. John. The famed lawman of the American West spent the final years of his life in California where he worked as a consultant on some silent cowboy movies. My other connection to Mix was living next to Compton. In 1910, he appeared as himself in a short documentary film, Ranch Life in the Great Southwest, in which he displayed his skills as a cattle wrangler. Who was Wyatt Earps best friend? Years later, Hollywood publicists muddled this event to imply that Mix had been a Rough Rider himself. I was on the website to see about him crying. (Library of Congress) Tom Mix, among few genuine Western cowboys to have starred in films, was a known companion of the Earps and attended horse races with Wyatt and Josie. Stories are told that he finally got caught cheating and was shot in the stomach. However, Earp achieved iconic status mostly due to his role in one of the most famous gunfights in American history the gunfight at O.K. The Ralston company offered ads during the radio program for listeners to send in for a series of 12 special RalstonTom Mix comic books available only by writing the Ralston Company by mail. My cousins travel and perform very often in Las Vegas at Circus Circus. On leaving Arizona Territory in 1898, restaurateur/hotelier/miner Nellie Cashman spent another quarter century as an entrepreneur, marked by notices in the mining journals as well as The New York Times. Referee Virgil Earp told Ungentlemanly Jim to desist. We have many black and white photos of my granfather dressed up as Charlie Chaplin. Legendary lawman Wyatt Earp and family associated with an assortment of Western characters before, during and after their tumultuous time in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. "Sunset" (1988) #MoviePoster Tom Mix (#BruceWillis) and Wyatt Earp (#JamesGarner) team up to solve a murder at the #AcademyAwards in 1929 #Hollywood. There is also a Tom Mix museum in Dewey, Oklahoma. James R Earp is also a direct descendant of Wyatt Earp, the legendary lawman and deputy town sheriff from Tombstone who took part in the infamous gunfight at the OK Corral. We have been to this trailer park for 12 years now. He accepted the position of deputy sheriff for eastern Pima County, where the town of Tombstone was located. Corral, along with two of his brothers, Virgil Earp and Morgan Earp, and Doc Holliday. In July 1890 one of the races was dubbed the Nadeau Handicap, while entered in other races were mounts belonging to both Wyatt Earp and Lou Rickabaugh, a former partner of Wyatts in the gaming concessions at Tombstones Oriental Saloon. He died peacefully at the age of 81 with his wife Josie at the bedside. For years he urged Wyatt to pen his autobiography and have a realistic film made about his life. In later years he hosted Earp, Parsons, Blinn, Buckskin Frank Leslie and other former Tombstoners in his massive San Francisco book emporium. [8] Near the back of the lot an Indian village of lodges was ringed by miniature plaster mountains. Also associating with Wyatt and Josie in Rampart and Nome were U.S. i have never heard of him, thank you for the story Eric, very cool about your great-great uncle. In 1929, Tom was a pallbearer at the funeral of his good friend Wyatt Earp. He was twice acquitted of having bribed New Mexico politico turned U.S. He is best known for his participation in the Gunfight at the O.K. "The following story is almost true give or take a lie or two," proclaimed Blake Edwards' 1988 low-key comedy that pairs Hollywood silent film superstar Tom Mix (Bruce Willis) with Earp played, for the second go around, by James Garner. Truth be told, Wayne wasnt a pallbearer at Earps funeral (though two silent stars, Tom Mix and William S. Hart, were). Mix and Hart both served as pallbearers at Earps funeral. Welsa, thanks for adding that bit of information. Thanks Sis for telling me about him and taking the highway by his monument. Thanks for sharing and for everyone's comments :). Corralscene of the 1881 shootout. Wyatt Earp arrived in Purgatory to kill Bulshar, who was a powerful and feared man who was bringing Demons to the town. Others, like boxing promoter Rickard, would continue their relationships with Wyatt in Nevada and California. Mix then appeared with the Sam B. Dill circus, which he reportedly bought two years later (1935). That was the beginning of Wayne's Hollywood career. I'm not sure if he married Victoria but the did have a hot love affair with her.Les, I enjoyed reading about him too. HistoryNet.com is brought to you by HistoryNet LLC, the worlds largest publisher of history magazines. He was a close friend to cowboy actors William S. Hart and Tom Mix. He was a pallbearer at Wyatts funeral (see photo at top of post), and until Hunsakers own death in 1933 Josie took her personal and financial issues to himprobably too often, as it is doubtful he would have allowed her to pay for his services. One that is told is about the mummy found in the desert near Gila Bend nicknamed Sylvester. Wonderful story! One would have to search far and wide to uncover another family with such diverse, influential and historically significant Western connections. On this day in 1929, Western legend (and one of my personal heroes) Wyatt Earp died in Los Angeles, California. Wyatt Earp spent his final years working mining claims in the Mojave Desert during the winters while summering in nearby Los Angeles. Mix began his film career as a supporting cast member with the Selig Polyscope Company. . Doheny and second wife Carrie garnered more headlines for their philanthropy in Los Angeles. Nicholas served as justice of the peace and Virgil as chief of police in Colton, while James ran a San Bernardino saloon. Associates from northern California included jockey Tod Sloan. However, there is no other character mentioned more often in films or on television than Wyatt Earp. [16][17] Additionally, from 1986 to 2002 there existed another museum in his birthplace of Mix Run, Pennsylvania. Some of his movies were filmed in his Prescott home. John Wayne and Louis Johnson. Bill Pickett invented the rodeo art of bulldogging, and Herb Jeffries, the first black singing cowboy, was also a lead singer for Duke Ellingtons orchestra. Amid the literati, Mix felt that the trio should become cultured. The posse feels secure as they ride from the stables at Richland Farms in rural Compton, safe both from street crime and police. These featured action-oriented scripts contrasted with the documentary style of his work with Selig. Mix did his own stunts and was frequently injured. Wyatt first met George Hearst early in 1882 when Hearst was considering mining properties in and around Tombstone. Tom Mix was a friend of Wyatt Earp in the 1920s. The set also included a simulated desert, a large corral, and (to facilitate interior shots) a ranch house with no roof. When Wyatt Earp died in 1929, the revolver was supposed to go to his niece's husband Bill Miller, whom Wyatt loved like a son, but Josie, Wyatt's widow in her incomparable fashion, gave it to silent screen actor Tom Mix, who was a friend of theirs. Will Hunsaker, who practiced law in Tombstone when the Earps were in town, served as mayor of San Diego in 1888 and was a leading figure in California legal circles, eventually becoming president of the California Bar Association. His hat is enormous! He wouldnt have lasted long in Kansas. Wyatt Earp knew what went down in Kansas. Photography, history, and stories from all my treks plus crafts, antiques, art, and much more My great-great uncle was a stunt man for Tom Mix. When we first laid eyes on it, there were several trailers still sitting on the land. Corral fight, founded the historic St. Pauls Episcopal Church and immersed himself in the communitys social and sporting circles. It was said that after Wayne met Earp in 1928, the two became friends in fact, after Earp died in January 1929, the actor was said to be one of his pallbearers. He took the peace and being a peace officer quite literally. Childhood & Early Life. In 1928 Clum moved to Los Angeles, where he made sporadic visits to Wyatt. Solomon, a merchant and member of the Tombstone Common Council and Cochise County Board of Supervisors, had presented a Winchester to the rifleless Holliday as the Earp party left town on their vendetta ride. #BlakeEdwards #Actors #Cowboys #Movies #Film #Illustrated #Art #80s Director John Ford hired John Wayne as a prop boy and extra, so he had the opportunity to meet Wyatt Earp. Was John Wayne a pallbearer at Wyatt Earps funeral? On June 22, 1880, while living at Bilickes Cosmopolitan Hotel in Tombstone, Leslie shot down Mike Killeen. I enjoyed reading about him. Another nationally known figure with Earp ties was boxing legend James J. That was wild, the memorial location. Other Earp associates from the Tombstone days became nationally prominent figures. You could say C.S. Those memorialized include Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Will Rogers, Conrad Nagel, Rudolph Valentino, Fred Niblo, Harold Lloyd, and Mix. "You gonna do somethin' or just stand there and bleed?" 2. Most of Mix's radio work has been lost over the years; recordings of only approximately 30 scattered episodes, and no complete story arcs, survive. He and Forde divorced in 1931. Entering the ring, he proceeded to kick and otherwise abuse the challenger. His son Jesse succeeded him as district attorney and later served on the California Supreme Court. In 1964 an Ohio woman took up the challenge that had led to Amelia Earharts disappearance. Born Nashville Franklyn Leslie, Buckskin Frank was a classic Western figure who at times worked as a Tombstone saloonman and faro player, government scout and prospector. In California, Wyatt Earp also befriended a young actor named Marion Morrison who would later change his name to John Wayne and would become an American acting icon. This relationship is not . I love stopping at all those road side markers to learn what they are about. Tom Mix, the popular cowboy actor, is persuaded to star in a western, not as himself but as. The idea is an alluring one: the place is Hollywood and the time, 1929, just as sound is coming in. Justus D. Barnes in Western apparel, as Bronco Billy Anderson, from the silent film, The Great Train Robbery (1903), the first ever Western film. Tombstone City Marshal David Neaglewho with Cochise County Sheriff John Behan tried and failed to arrest Wyatt and Warren Earp, Holliday and their vendetta posse at the Cosmopolitan as they left Tombstone for keeps in 1882later moved to California. Sid Grauman and Alexander Pantages of movie theater fame were there at the outset of their working lives, trying to make a buck by entertaining miners, and at best saw Wyatt dispensing drinks or sitting at a faro table in Nome. In the summer they retreated to Los Angeles, where Wyatt struck up relationships with some of the early cowboy actors, including William S. Hart and Tom Mix. Professor of History, Emeritus at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. He can be reached at, A murderer, a slaver and a sex trafficker. 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You and Sharon really are a couple of adventurous gals! Tom Mix Robertson became the publisher and close associate of such famed authors as London, Mark Twain, Bret Harte and Robert Louis Stevenson. That's cool about your great great uncle. For several years, Wyatt became an unpaid technical consultant on Hollywood Westerns, drawing on his colorful past to tell flamboyant matinee idols like William Hart and Tom Mix how it had really been. Reply Frontier legend Wyatt Earp died at age 80 in Los Angeles on Jan. 13, 1929. Later Wyatt tried his hand at buffalo hunting there is a good possibility this is when Wyatt met Bat Masterson. Local dignitaries, including Tombstone Epitaph editor John Clum, attorney Ben Goodrich and Oriental Saloon owner and local politico Milt Joyce, wined and dined the general at Bilickes hotel. Thomas Hezikiah Mix was born January 6, 1880, in Mix Run, Pennsylvania, approximately 62 miles (100km) north of State College, to Edwin Elias Mix and Elizabeth Heistand. Meanwhile, the Great Depression (along with the actor's free-spending ways and many wives) reportedly had wiped out most of his savings. [18] Between 1980 and 2004, 21 Tom Mix festivals were held during the month of September, most of them in DuBois, Pennsylvania. In 1985 Blake Edward's released his movie Sunset which told the fictionalized story of Tom Mix and Wyatt Earp in a Hollywood caper together after meeting on the set of a silent movie. Shortly afterwards, he was covered by the blowing sands, which appeared to have dried his body overnight. After 1900 Brighton served as a policeman and constable in the Sawtelle district of Los Angeles and its Old Soldiers Home, where he resided. Mix appeared with the Sells-Floto Circus in 1929, 1930, and 1931 at a reported weekly salary of $20,000 (equivalent to $316,000 in 2021). Fall for oil leasing rights, though Fall and Sinclair both served prison terms for their roles. Mix threatened to move to Argentina to make films or to join the circus, but eventually he signed with FBO, which he then left for Universal after salary disputes with FBO studio head Joseph P. Kennedy. They Say He Burned Down the Reichstag. Corral shootout, Mattie was sent to live with Wyatt's parents in California. How old was Wyatt Earp when he met John Ford? Wyatt spent his final years in California. He arrived in Tombstone in the immediate wake of the O.K. But he did become legendary. Nadeau himself had died in 1887, leaving middle son George in charge of his business concerns, including a namesake racetrack, primarily a practice area for trotters. Did John Wayne and Wyatt Earp know each other? A 21-year-old bit-part actor at Fox Film Corporation met 79-year-old Earp in 1928. Earp died in 1929 and Mix was one of the pall bearers. Peabody became a nationally known figure in education and officiated at the wedding of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (a former pupil of the reverends at Massachusetts prestigious Groton School for Boys, as were cousin Theodore Roosevelts four sons). American Western movies portray the early days of the expansion of the American frontier in late 19th century. Corral shootout Bilickes Cosmopolitan Hotel served as the Earps emergency headquarters, and the family later held murdered brother Morgans funeral ceremonies there. The following month the track featured the running of the Hollenbeck Stakes, and the onetime saloon partners had horses in races. Bad idea. The Tom Mix I knew through a radio script would have been proud that the posse was helping a town where Tony once roamed. He appeared in 291 films, all but nine of which were silent films. They married in 1918 and had a daughter, Thomasina (Tommie) Mix, in February 1922.[3]. We ended up finding some items to take home and took lots of pictures. He died in a crash in his Cord Phaeton several months after I was born. On October 26, 1881, the Clanton brothers and the McLaury brothers went to the O.K. Didn't Bruce Willis play him in a film years ago? I'm sure 'The King of Cowboys' would enjoy knowing that on the spot he died, there was such a poignant memorial. Wyatt Earp married Urilla Sutherland in Lamar, Missouri on January 10, 1870. There is no telling how often these fellows may have met, even in passing, in Los Angeles. Corralscene of the 1881 shootout. ( reveals badge) You see that?" Wyatt: "It says United States Marshal!" Clanton: "Wyatt, please, I" Nothing proved Earp's mettle more than the tumultuous gunfight near the O.K. The Earp brothers - Wyatt, Virgil and Morgan - and their wives, including Mattie Earp, all group together at the train station, building the themes of family and loyalty that lie at the heart of the Tombstone story. For the time they lived in town, Buckskin Frank and the Earp brothers saw each other almost daily. Mix returned to circus performing, now with his eldest daughter Ruth, who appeared in some of his films. Who are the people at Wyatt Earps funeral? Tom Mix was often portrayed in comic books, primarily during the heyday of Western-themed comics, the 1940s and 1950s. When refereeing the controversial 1896 Fitzsimmons-Sharkey bout, Wyatt Earp became all too familiar with Judge James G. Swinnerton and son Jimmy, a budding cartoonist at William Randolph Hearsts Examiner. She was the last Mrs. Wyatt Earp and the woman who held that title for much longer than her predecessors. On an October afternoon in 1940, Tom Mix was driving his 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton near Florence doing 80 mph. Lately, I have heard rumors that Bigfoot has been seen near the ranch. Interior Secretary Albert B. When John Wayne met Wyatt Earp One of the greatest mysteries of the golden era of Hollywood was the apparent meeting between future cowboy film star John Wayne and real-life Old West lawman Wyatt Earp. 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