Photograph, Gail Davis
Object number2012.233.16
Date1950's
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPhotograph of Gene Autry and Little Rock native Gail Davis.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.
Black and white photograph of Gene Autry and Arkansas native, Gail Davis. Outdoor scene. Autry is dressed in a striped western shirt and cowboy hat. Davis is wearing a dark plaid shirt and dark cowgirl hat. Autry stands in front of Davis and leaning back on a fence. Davis has her elbow on a fence post.
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