Photograph, Press - Bob Burns, "I'm From Missouri"
Object number2012.190.09
Date1939
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph of Bob Burns from the movie "I'm From Missouri." Burns was born in Greenwood and grew up in nearby Van Buren.Bob Burns was born on August 2, 1890, in Greenwood, Arkansas, and grew up in Van Buren, Arkansas. He was a musical comedian who starred in radio programs and in movies from 1930 to 1947. He had two radio shows – “The Arkansas Traveler” and “The Bob Burns Show." He appeared in 10 movies. In addition to his work in radio and in movies, he wrote a weekly newspaper column for sixteen years. He was also the inventor of the musical instrument the bazooka, which includes a long pipe and a funnel and that functions as a crude trombone. Burns died February 2, 1956.
Black and white photographic movie still of Arkansas native Bob Burns in "I'm From Missouri." He is standing with a woman, one of his hands under her chin. He is wearing an undershirt. The woman has curly blonde hair, wearing a light colored dress with fur.
Status
Not on view
