Photograph, Press - Gail Davis, Jimmy Wakely, "Brand of Fear"
Object number2012.233.05
Date1949
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph from the movie "Brand of Fear," featuring Little Rock native Gail Davis and Mineola native Jimmy Wakely.Gail Davis was born Betty Jeanne Grayson on October 25, 1925, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and raised in McGehee, Arkansas. She is best known as TV's "Annie Oakley" and was the first woman to have her own western series. Upon her arrival in Hollywood, Davis began playing small roles in films and television. Western star Gene Autry recognized Gail as "the perfect western heroine" and cast her as the female lead in 15 of his Columbia films and 28 TV episodes of "The Gene Autry Show." Davis went on to star in 81 episodes of her own TV series, "Annie Oakley." Davis has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Davis died March 15, 1997.
James Clarence Wakeley, better known as Jimmy Wakely, was born in Mineola, Howard County, Arkansas on February 16, 1914. He was a country western singer and actor. From 1930s-1950s, he released records, appeared in several western movies with most major studios, appeared on radio and television, and had his own series of comic books. He appeared in over 65 films and TV episodes. Wakely died on September 23, 1982 in California.
Black and white photograph from the movie, "Brand of Fear" with Arkansas natives, Gail Davis and Jimmy Wakely. Outdoor scene. Davis and Wakely are dressed in western costumes and standing at a water pump. Davis is holding a metal cup and Wakely is pumping water. Wakely is wearing a plaid shirt and light colored hat and Davis is wearing a gingham dress. Fenced in yard in the background.
The movie was made by Monogram Pictures.
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