Photograph, Press - Arthur Hunnicutt, "Robinhood of the Range"
Object number2012.242.01
Date1943
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions7 7/8 x 10 1/8 in. (20 x 25.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph from the movie "Robinhood of the Range," starring Gravelly native Arthur Hunnicutt.Arthur Hunnicutt was born on February 17, 1910, in Gravelly, Arkansas. Hunnicutt was an actor who appeared on both stage and screen. Hunnicutt attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now known as the University of Central Arkansas) in Conway. He began his acting career working on Broadway and eventually moved into film work. He acted in over 50 films and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1952 western “The Big Sky.” Hunnicutt died on September 26, 1979.
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 movie photograph of Arkansas native, Arthur Hunnicutt. Hunnicut is depicted with his arms raised in the air holding a pocket watch in his left hand and a horse lead in his right hand. Hunnicut is dressed in a checkered shirt, vest, gun holster and hat. Starret is standing behind Hunnicut. The caption beneath the photograph states: "Charles Starrett in "Robinhood of the Range" with Kay Harris, Arthur (Arkansas) Hunnicutt and The Jimmy Wakely Trio. A Columbia Picture Printed in the U.S.A." Situated to the right of the text is the Columbia Pictures logo.
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