Photograph, Gail Davis - "Annie Oakley"
Object number2012.233.20
Date1950's
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPhotograph of Little Rock native Gail Davis dressed as Annie Oakley.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 Arkansas native Gail Davis dressed as Annie Oakley. She is kneeling in front of a wooden chair, holding a mirror and putting on make-up. She is wearing a dark colored, fringed western costume. Brick background. Written on the back: "Gail Davis - TV's Annie Oakley".
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