The Courts of Remembrance section, Elevation 3B, Wall Crypt 254, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65825360/clarence-young-jones. BONANZA , THE PONDEROSA , and all related indicia are trademarks of Bonanza Ventures, Inc. Used with permission. LEE FROM 1945 TO 1947. Special Oscar Chat, March 12! above the filming of: High Chaparral - Cimarron Strip - Hondo We continued to be stabled here at home. The horse at the left end is of Little There was an error deleting this problem. Comments & Info from: But I appreciate the enlightenment.. was Jim's movie star horse son of "Lucas McCain" Hudkins Brothers Movie Ranch was a favorite of dozens of cowboy stars who boarded horses (the property is now part of Forest Lawn Glendale) and among Aces friends were Smiley Burnette, Guinn Wilson, Fred Kennedy, Gene Autry, and John Wayne. THANKS FOR YOUR ACCOUNT OF THIS AREA. Hi! Thanks for the post. Ace Hudkins died on April 8, 1973 in Los Angeles and was posthumously inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. Many people thought that the actors owned us horses, but "Fat Jones" retained . Along the way I stumbled onto thousands of interesting Hollywood stories, which will eventually become another book when Im done with the two or threeIve been working on the past year or so. There was no security, so he could go in and play around on the stagecoaches and generally have fun. The photo below - from Barb Townsend RICHARD , HI AGAIN, JUST TO MENTION THAT IF ANYONE WANTS TO CONTACT ME ABOUT THE OLD HUDKINS AND LASKY RANCH, MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS rdlifeisajourny@gmail.com. I WROTE A SHORT LETTER ON THE FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD SITE SOME TIME AGO. had talked to Mr. Drury, and Mr. Drury had told him his horse's name was Im still next door! I am still writing a book about the family ranch and everyone who was involved with the ranch which includes ace hudkins, ode hudkins leonard hudkins james hudkins sr robert hudkins sr and clyde hudkins bobby hudkins jr and myself james hudkins jr. Wow, love the READ! STEEL is my favorite movie horse of all times. and started him in the stunt bussines. Please take notice that any use of this material for any commercial use, or any unauthorized display, distribution, transmission or other use of this material, is expressly prohibited and constitutes a violation of the rights of Bonanza Ventures, Inc., and NBC Universal Inc. This tall, sandy-haired, mustachioed actor from Texas, born Justus McQueen, adopted the name of the character he portrayed in his first film, Battle Cry (1955). He was totally bald, and had an incedibly red or flushed complexion. Fat Jones Stables of North Hollywood supplied rental horses for riding, driving, and stunts for several Western shows and movies for over six decades, from 1912 until 1975, when they closed the barn doors for the last time. Thank you for sharing! To clarify, the man you lived next door to was not the boxer Ace, but his nephew Acey who was the adopted son of Clyde and Katherine Hudkins. Please ensure you read any forum rules as you navigate around the board. TV star horse "Blueboy", We think the horse in Stars Once in awhile though, one of the famous movie actors would buy "their" horses after filming had ended. Ben also started out as a wrangler and was Fat's son-in-law. Ours is a carved panel hearse originally made by Sayer and Scovil of Ohio. In December he was arrested and convicted twice more in Fresno on the same charges.In March, 1933, Hudkins spent a month in Hawaii and was arrested twice for disorderly conduct following fights in hotel bars and spent a week in jail. Before Bonanza began filming, Lorne Greene and the actors who would play his sons went to Fat Jones Stables. New York 11367-2331 U.S.A. A negro walked into the bar and had an argument with Ace Hudkins, who was attending his bar. There is an original natural lake fed by spring water. Both of these horses were owned by Del Combs. His death in 1973 was reported in all national newspapers, as were many evens throughout his life. Hi Michael, do you still live at 2306 Observatory Ave? to whom this might be, my name is james lee hudkins jr born on march 22nd 1963. $4 at Target. Blue Boy was his horse on The Rifleman. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Learn more about merges. portrayed by actor the photo's above are of "Two Bits", Comments & Info from: He was a very experienced movie horse bought by Ben Johnson. My aunt, my mothers Ace was still doing stunt work in films as late as the mid-1960s. This web site is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures, Inc. My father, who passed away in 1963, once worked with a horse trainer who was working with the Army Remount Service on a ranch near Sanderson, Texas. It's a pleasure to meet you! Thanks to Barb for all of the contributions, Comments & Info from: English Daddy told me that the man was an absolute master at horse training. I am a western collector and I truly enjoyed what you have given us alljust wonderful. I am writing a book on the history of the hudkins brothers ranch and a book on the history of all the ranches in the san fernando valley. Ill try to get her contact. Clarence Y "Fat" Jones provided horses and western gear to the movies from 1912 to his death in 1963. Neither Guy nor Andy wear their traditional buckskins, Bill's horse is a solid black named Black Diamond, and Andy's name is "Jingle" with no "s" at the end. Ace was a great guy in the end. The ranch, called Fat Jones Stables, was sold at his death and continued to exist til some point in the early-mid '70s. to the movie industry. "It was kind of an inside joke," Mitchum says. Here they are at Lake Los Angeles, California. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND YOU MY EXPERIENCES IF YOU WANT. All images from "BONANZA" are Copyright 1959-2023 Bonanza Ventures, Inc. All rights reserved. Buck proved . Nearby cities: Coordinates: 3412'1"N 11822'29"W If you are curious, heres the link to the article. Thanks for the update though! He also was a fighter in Nebraska, and since his family is all gone and connot be confirmedI have reason to believe he came to California because of an earlier relationship with Ace Hudkins. This Appaloosa For two seasons, former Harry Potter portrayer Daniel Radcliffe, and co-star Steven Buscemi have starred as an odd pair of angels in the series Miracle Workers. movie star horse on the far right, Thanks to Barb for all of That was his character's name, but Blue Boy's real name was Bosco. But he did tell me about his poker parties at the house with famous movie and TV cowboys in the 40s and his teaching John Wayne and others how to do stunts on horses. I was wondering if you by any chance would have any photos of my familys ranch back in the day. If you wouldnt mind me picking your brain.I would love to converse with you. I would very much appreciate any information from anyone who remembers Wahana at Fat Jones stables, or knew horse trainer Les Hilton, or knew Stephanie Epper or any of the other stunt people who worked on the My Friend Flicka TV series. Prior to the start of filming Bonanza, the four actors that were to play the Cartwright men, Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon, all went to Fat Jones Stables to pick out the horses they would ride on the show. I must say that its hard to figure out who I was neighbors with after reading all these reports. That first one may have also been used in the film "Ride Clarence owned the Fat Jones Stables located in the San Fernando Valley in North Hollywood on Sherman Way. Does anyone know if Orain worked for the Army Remount Service prior to World War II? Very enjoyable article, though I lost track of what actually happened in the response arguments. Bits was a paint horse or a pinto I guess is what Johnny said. sign the guestbook or e-mail the author, (photos taken May 11, 1968 ) Thanks! That was sure an honor! In 1930 he lived with his extended family at 2302 Observatory Avenue in L.A.; his brothers Clyde and Art served as his managers. A quick review of the proceeding story reveals this to be the fact. It happens to every athlete eventually. Jun 20, 2019 - Carol E. Jones married Ben Johnson on August 31, 1941. Westerns," compiled by Ronald Shafer. Easter Ute was owned by Drury and ridden by Sara Lane but was trained and stabled by Del Combs also. On January 10, 1932 he was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Los Angeles for punching T. Leonard Park, 38, in the head with his bare fist and fracturing his skull. I am trying to get as much information and pictures of my family history so that i can finish the book that i have started. Try again later. Unfortunately, I do not have Lanas contact but she is full of stories about her dad! Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Famously, the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood rented horses for the Bonanza show. The horse was called Duke, after the actor's nickname. Does anyone else know about the horses? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Any person or entity interested in doing anything related to these series and/or its characters must obtain permission first, and may do so by contacting Bonanza Ventures, Inc. through its attorney: Andrew J. Klyde Work sure gets in the way at times!!! Fat Jones Stables was the top supplier of horses and horse wranglers to the movies for 51 years. Thanks for your help! The stable, called Fat Jones Stables, was sold at his death and continued to exist til some point in the early-mid '70s. Registering takes only a few moments but gives you increased capabilities. He was in his 60s, but looked like he was in his 80s or 90s before he died. Any person or entity interested in doing anything related to these series and/or its characters must obtain permission first, and may do so by contacting Bonanza Ventures, Inc. through its attorney: Andrew J. Klyde You'd know about that more than me. Clarence had two brothers: Buff Jones (1896-1971) and Oliver V. Jones (1899-1955). Aces death, due to cancer occurred in 2009. Pure Blends Avocado Oil Plant-Based Butter. Emily Ace lived in the LA area not in the Foster City area. One of the best known of the animals that Mr. Goodwin trained is Francis, the talking mule. As a child I got to meet some truly great people and wonderful horsesand now things are circling back to those years for me, meeting up with old acquaintances and/or their families, and sharing stories. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Roy was on the Horse Soldiers when Fred took his fatefull fall. Try and be a bit more respectful of others and perhaps they will have a bit more empathy for what youre trying to get across. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please enter your email and password to sign in. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. However, there are a few instances where the cast is seen riding their own horses. This is a really well written article. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. There was another man made lake added in the 1960's for recreation. He came to my house later the same afternoon and had dabbed one of his fingers with Mercurochrome, pretending that he got hurt. I dont which to print all the info publically now. Douglas assumes that Ace Hudkins quit fighting after he was no longer a contender. Kew Gardens Hills This corporate entity was filed approximately fifty-eight years ago on Wednesday, March 3, 1965 , according to public records filed with California Secretary of State. As for the other horses, Adam rode Sport, a chestnut brown horse with a white stripe on its nose. My dad told me that the trainer, who he thought was named Owen, had told him he was a brother to the Nebraska Wildcat. I met Ace Hudkins at the Hollywood Legion Stadium Matchmakers office in the early 1950s As a boxing fan I was really in awe of the man, especially at his physical appearance. who played "Mark McCain", Fred and Ben were great friends, along with Dobe (aka Harry Carey, Jr.), etc. Several years back I spoke with Boby Herron on the phone, in regards to my Stepfather Fred Kennedy. Links of some more Famous Horses. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Roy Kennedy was his brother and worked as a wrangler, hauling stock, etc. In 1989 John Stanley published a book.THEM ORNERY MITCHUM BOYS, the story of Robert and John Mitchum. Bob Herron is my father, and I grew up spending a lot of time with my grandmother (Mildred Hudkins) and Ace (grampa Ace) in Studio City, CA when we lived in Northridge, CA. D, Who are you, anyway? Local and General. Post Include gps location with grave photos where possible. All in all, thirteen paints were used to represent me in the series. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. One night an intruder broke into Fat Jones Stable, wielding a knife and injured several of the horses. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Clarence Jones (65825360)? I love reading this bloga lot of great memories, thanks! Add to your scrapbook. The business was founded by Clarence "Fat" Jones in 1912 when he provided horses for a Pathe Films western. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Appy had a more distinct varnish mark on his nose and dark spots on his hindquarters. There was This is too coincidental Posted on August 13, 2022By askans The horses on the show Bonanza were famously rented from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. Doug McClure rode at least four different buckskin horses in the Virginian series (I didn't see "Men From Shiloh" so I couldn't say if he switched horses for that or not). Im his grandson and I was 10 when he died. Icicidirect. Bosco was in that particular episode You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. W.E. Gabby Hayes: Gabby didn't learn to ride until she was 40 years old. Phone: (718) 261-4128; Fax: (718) 261-4408; There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The familiar sign which hung at the entrance to the stables. Because the show would be filmed in color, the horses had to be easily discernible on screen to viewers. Originally located in Edendale (which today is Silverlake), the Stables moved to North Hollywood in the '20s. Ace Hudkins was my grandfathers cousin. []FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD Ace HudkinsBoxer, Stuntman, Batman & Trigger The Movieland Directory[], Stu.I misplaced you email addyI think I sent you the photo I had of him w/HI HO SILVER. Blue Boy was his horse on The Rifleman. These vehicles still have the original Hudkins Bros. tags. (it sure sounded like the Virginian said, " 'Jody' pulled up lame") Ace Hudkins was born in Nebraska in 1905 and began boxing at 12. LOTS OF MOVIES WERE SHOT THERE AT THAT TIME. Do you remember my Stepfather Fred Kennedy? I'm sure someone out there knows the facts.. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Had to put him to sleep in 1980. . I was wondering if anyone has any pictures of the hearse(s) that were part of the Hudkins Brothers Movie Ranch. Unforntuately some horses died or had to put down. Local arrangements were under the direction of Kiker Funeral Home. NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. Information on Hollywood's movie stable owner Fat Jones, and others including Glen Randall, Corky Randall, Tom Sweet, Ralph McCutcheon, Jack Lindell, Les Hilton, Kenny Lee, Denny Allen, Dave Richardson, and two women who ran a business together, Stevie Myers and Joan Edwards. Pat. Sponsored The references to "Little Buck" could refer to McClures buckskins (which he owned. article "Sara Lane, Television's Cowgirl" (Sara portrayed Elizabeth Doug died at age 59 of cancer Feb. 5, 1995 Mary Spooner. We have a poster showing Errol Fylnn and Humphrey Bogart sitting in our stagecoach from the movie Virginia City. Would you believe that Joe and I were featured on the front cover of "Bonanza Gold Magazine?" Did Ace keep a photo scrapbook that he bequeathed to his family? Before you register please ensure you are familiar with our terms of use and related policies. Ace did tell me once that he had been adopted and his adoptive parents had had the house on Observatory built. 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