Bosco was in that particular episode too, although I don't think they worked together in a scene. Clarence owned the Fat Jones Stables located in the San Fernando Valley in North Hollywood on Sherman Way. I know many people who knew Ace. We have recently had a couple of people ask for advice on what to look for when buying a horse. I was wondering if anyone has any pictures of the hearse(s) that were part of the Hudkins Brothers Movie Ranch. This web site is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures, Inc. 141-15 72nd Avenue A young boxing fan posted the following story on an internet site dedicated to boxers of that era; I was a security guard back in 1971 when I was collegewe did all the apartment complexes is Foster City, Califgot a call over patrol car radio from a complex manager about an attempted robberyI arrived to be met by a short old man with a shuffling step & a flat nosehe was the new apartment manager, Craig ExleyI asked him if he was hit in the nose during robbery, and he laughed & said that happened years ago when he was a boxerI asked him if he could describe the 3 robbers, and he said he could, but why dont I just look at them myself?I entered his office to find 3 (African Americans) between 6 to 8 inches taller than him all laying on the floor knocked out..he said he only hit them once each after they threatened himthey thought this old man would be an easy markwe talked about the framed boxing pictures on his wall while we waited for police to come, and he said with a smile, Yeah, I used to be Ace Hudkins.. .I was just an 18 year old kid, but my dad was a boxer in the 1930sAce (Craig) revelled (sic) me with stories about Mickey Walker fights til the cops got there. []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. Daddy told me that the man was an absolute master at horse training. Hi! Ace was a great guy in the end. There is an original natural lake fed by spring water. Try again. Horse, mule, movie Mr. Shafer said that at one time he had talked to Mr. Drury, and Mr. Drury had told him his horse's name was 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. Ben Cartwrigt (Lorne Greene) and James Arness (Gunsmoke) rode the same buckskin horse. Ace lingered near death for two weeks at a Glendale hospital while receiving two blood transfusions, but somehow survived.On November 9th Hudkins was arrested after a drunken early-morning brawl when his friend David Chalmers father-in-law a huge San Pedro longshoreman took the gun he was still carrying and knocked him unconscious with it. One night an intruder broke into Fat Jones Stable, wielding a knife and injured several of the horses. james arness had a bad back,he was able to ride him because of his smooth gates. Roy took him to Glenn Randalls for additional training, etc. Her email is carlasuedane@gmail.com did not have these characteristics and appears to have been a stockier Ace was still doing stunt work in films as late as the mid-1960s. In 1930 he lived with his extended family at 2302 Observatory Avenue in L.A.; his brothers Clyde and Art served as his managers. movie star horse on the far right, Thanks to Barb for all of John was a cinematographer. Roy was on the Horse Soldiers when Fred took his fatefull fall. September 1998 Mr. Shafer said that at one time he That March, his pretty live-in girlfriend Rhea Hill sued for $160,000; $100,000 for breach of a promise to marry, and $60,000 for beating her. I must say that its hard to figure out who I was neighbors with after reading all these reports. I LIVED ON THE RANCH WHERE THE HUDKINS BROS. HAD THEIR BARNS AND ALL THE WAGONS, ETC. the photo's above are of "Two Bits", Comments & Info from: Because the show would be filmed in color, the horses had to be easily discernible on screen to viewers. Nobody was ever arrested for the stabbing death of the Bonanza horses stabled at Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. It was a big sorrel stallion called "Steel" and was owned by Johnson's father-in-law, Clarence "Fat" Jones, who ran one of the most successful horse-renting stables in Hollywood. 2015) Erika Wulff (m. 2017) Children 4 Signature Alexander Emerick Jones (born February 11, 1974) is an American far-right and alt . A Mr Ed Scrapbook Many people thought that the actors owned us horses, but "Fat Jones" retained . In the first few seasons, riding paints were used for the most part, which appear in the close-up scenes with Mike. He was in his 60s, but looked like he was in his 80s or 90s before he died. In the years around 1925-1926, Hudkins and Clever Sencio were the top drawing cards at Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium. This is his obituary: BRECKENRIDGE AMERICAN Ben also started out as a wrangler and was Fat's son-in-law. It states he rented Hi Yo Silver for a Lone Ranger film. 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 varnish mark on his nose and dark spots on his hindquarters. above the filming of: High Volunteer to host a future Saturday Night Chat. horse that James Drury rode on the Virginian was a gelding appaloosa named GREAT NEWS! I think James Drury rode TV stars of "The Rifleman" series, actor Johnny Crawford A young boxing fan posted the following story on an internet site dedicated to boxers of that era; http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sN9YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ivgDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ace%20hudkins%20dies&pg=2683%2C992052, https://www.omaha.com/eedition/sunrise/articles/nebraska-family-found-niche-with-fists-horses-and-stunts/article_a74d0f4b-02dd-5d76-b57a-f917dc09d279.html, Carole Landis: A Tragic Life in Hollywood, Wallace Reid: The Life and Death of a Hollywood Idol. I also have a great photo of Errol Flyn, Olivia de Haviland, Basil Rathbone and Fred mounted on 2 of Hudkins horses in costume on the set of Robin Hood, taken on location at Bidwell Park, Chico, CA. Im a boxing writer/historian and am looking for any old photos of Ace in his prime. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Horses have played a large role in the history of the San Fernando Valley. If you wish to contact me.I can be reached at: One more thoughtFred was also from Nebraska, Ainsworth, to be exact, where he did all sorts of stunts, such as having cars roll over his stomache, at rodeos and shows, etc. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He's always been a good swimming horse. ? Well, this is something I don't like to talk about much, but I need to tell you what happened. See answer (1) Best Answer. He lived there with his wife Mildred and their adopted son Robert Herron and rented horses, wagons, and cowboy gear to studios for westerns and the land for filming. Fat was in business until his death in 1963, then was sold to Dyke Johnson whom is NOT related to actor Ben Johnson. Items Belonging to the Estate of the Last Manager of the "Fat Jones Stables" (From Joe'sGal's Collection) It was our stable that owned and rented all the horses and wagons (rolling stock) you see in the Western movies and TV shows, filmed between 1912 and 1975. Youre wonderful! 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. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. 1935-1995 The well known horse trainer became ill in Tucson, Ariz., over a weeks ago and was flown back to Glendale where he underwent surgery. During the 40's and 50's The Duke's favorite mount was a large bay named Banner, supplied by the Fat Jones stables. From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. He was about seven years old on The Rifleman. The vet was able to save some of the victims but several of the injured animals had to be euthanized, including Tomahawk. We have a poster showing Errol Fylnn and Humphrey Bogart sitting in our stagecoach from the movie Virginia City. sets at Lake Los Angeles Michael Herron Our Cut under wicker phaeton was once owned by Hudkins. 'Fat Jones Stables' in North Hollywood provided the iconic Horses of "Bonanza". The charges were later dropped but Park sued Hudkins for $50,000 and was awarded $1. The business was founded by Clarence "Fat" Jones in 1912 when he provided horses for a Pathe Films western. Havins of Crane; Mrs. Wesley Black of El Paso, and Mrs. Ross Cunningham of Aransas Pass. OK.Hi Sam, Thank you for the kind words. I am Ace did lose the light weight world boxing match because he drank and didnt stay in training. Horse Fame is a free non profit service for the public. I forget which one, Blue Boy or Two He had him about 20 years. While they were there, they picked out the horses that they would use on the show, according to History Daily. I have no idea as to the real names of the horses The tonier among Hollywood's equine set attend the Clarence (Fat) Jones Stable in North Hollywood which is, to horses, what the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is to humans, even if Fat Jones . With regards to TRIGGER.he belonged to Ace Hudkins and then sold to Roy Rogers in 1943. Many of us also remember the historic Devonshire Downs race track in Northridge. We maintain the http://www.myfriendflicka.com web site, a Facebook page on the series, and Findagrave pages on Flicka (Wahana) and Lester Hilton. The riders were also skilled in horseback riding and could handle the horses with ease. The horse at the left end is of Little Feel free to contact me directly at danherron999@verizon.net. Oops, something didn't work. middle By trade, I am a pedigree researcher and now a historian of some wonderful breeds of horses. (And they call. Blue Boy was his horse on The Rifleman. ADDITIONAL LINKS Post Question For This Company Bosco was in that particular episode Learn more about merges. Several of us were savagely stabbed. Is there proof that Bobby Herron was adopted by by Ace Hudkins? The last time Johnny saw Bosco was in 1976 when he appeared in an episode of "Little House on the Prairie". Do any of you remember John Goodwin who worked on the Hudkins Ranch? $4 at Target. Over the next fourteen years, the Bonanza star sat atop the thoroughbred buckskin. Sorry it took me so long to answer. A rare photo of Clarence "Fat" Jones (left) at his Hollywood horse stables on Sherman Way in North Hollywood. The Cartwright family used more than one horse Both of these horses were owned by Del Combs. it. Occupation Radio host Known for InfoWars The Alex Jones Show Conspiracy theories Sandy Hook shooting litigation Spouses Kelly Jones (m. 2007; div. The name "BONANZA" is a registered trademark of Bonanza Ventures, Inc., and is used with permission. 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. Bobby worked a movie there called Saskatchewan. THAT MUST HAVE BEEN THE SAME TIME YOU RODE AROUND THERE. That March, his pretty live-in girlfriend Rhea Hill sued for $160,000; $100,000 for breach of a promise to marry, and $60,000 for beating her. Here is Aces obituary. Famously, the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood rented horses for the Bonanza show. making a movie at Lake Los Angeles in this photo Thanks for any help. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Hosted by ellen! Mr. Goodwin worked with Robert Liningston, Gene Autry, Duncan Renaldo, and Leo Carillo of the Cisco Kid series of pictures. Cartwright friends is the supporting cast of Bonanza. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. This is a really well written article. Each one had a distinct color and pattern, reflecting the personalities of the riders. have been built in the desert. To alonzo hudkins you are absolutley incorrect on your statement of my grandfather ace hudkins the famous boxer! He came to my house later the same afternoon and had dabbed one of his fingers with Mercurochrome, pretending that he got hurt. with actors James Drury & Doug McClure, "Little Buck" was Doug's Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. I remember being frightened when I and Bill Ainsworth were in the barn where they stored the wagons and there was a hearse with a model of a dead body in it. He lived a sober life in the end. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Both brothers are buried at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood. Included in the group of stars that he worked with are Randolph Scott, Bill Williams, Alexis Smith, Wanda Hendrixs, Kirk Douglas and with Annie Oakley on television. Sam of Blazing Saddles In this video, Pat addresses this subject by using one of the. W.E. Doug McClure rode at least four different buckskin horses in the Virginian Lots of people try and usurp the identities of others. There was an error deleting this problem. I LIVED ON THE OLD LASKY RANCH IN THE MID FORTIES. It was the first house on the street, he claimed. We have several movie vehicles from Hudkins, 20th Century and Fat Jones. Aces horse Trigger co-starred in all 82 movies made by Rogers between 1938 and 1952 and also appeared in all 100 TV episodes of The Roy Rogers Show.In the 1954-57 television series Annie Oakley, both horses used to play the role of Oakleys horse Target were Aces horses. In the late 1930s, Hudkins settled down and married, and after operating a bar in Hollywood moved to Toluca Lake and bought a stable where he and his brother Art ran a string of race-horses. It was located on Sherman Way, a short distance east of Lankershim Blvd. Originally located in Edendale (which today is Silverlake), the Stables moved to North Hollywood in the '20s. Any idea what the names of those other buckskins were? Saturday in the Pierce Brothers Valhalla Unit Chapel in Glendale and the body was forwarded to Breckenridge for final rites. Once in awhile though, one of the famous movie actors would buy "their" horses after filming had ended. "Joe. Please reset your password. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. above the filming of: High Chaparral - Cimarron Strip - Hondo That first one may have also been used in the film "Ride The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. The Fat Jones Stables was one of the biggest suppliers of horses, cattle, wranglers, as well as wagons and carriages, to the movie and television industry for 51 years (1912-1963). "Buck"was foaled ,and trained at fat jones stables in north hollywood. He DID kick my dog in the jaw at my front door one day, claiming the dog was too noisy. 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. Hudkins claimed that he and a friend, Ellen Dorsey, were standing at an intersection when Park and a companion, Edward B. Martin, approached and insulted the woman. horses appearing in dozens of Republic Studio films. Nearby cities: Coordinates: 3412'1"N 11822'29"W There are no volunteers for this cemetery. THE HUDKINS RANCH WAS JUST INSIDE THE PROPERTY. Everything is very open with a clear description of the issues. please if your going to post anything about the true hudkins brothers get your facts straight. 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