George "Gabby" Hayes. The Royal Jester Of The "B" Westerns.

MARIO DEMARCO

Publication: Privately printed, nd (ca 1970), NP

First edition. Quarto. Pictorial wrappers, illustrations on inside of front and rear covers, 100 pp. Profusely illustrated from photos and posters. Includes a filmography of all of Hayes's films. Also a biographical sketch of Smiley Burnette, "The Prince of Jesters," plus photos of his appearances with such western stars as Gene Autry, Ken Maynard, Charles Starrett, and others. Included is a filmography of the films in which Smiley appeared. Additionally short biographical sketches of other "B" western sidekicks are provided. They include: Al "Fuzzy" St. John, Raymond Hatton, Max Terhune, John Forrest Knight, alias "Fuzzy" Knight, Frank Rice, Andy Clyde, Dubb "Cannon Ball" Taylor, Paul Hurst, Cliff Edwards, Benny Corbett, Richard Martin, Bob Nolan, Bobby Blake, Pat Buttram, Leo Carrillo, Andy Devine, Arthur Hunnicut, Roscoe Ates, Syd Saylor, Frank Yaconelli, Guy Wilkerson, Ralrh Peters, Julian Rivero, Nelson McDowell, Rufe Davis, Slim Andrews, Pat Brady, Chief Thundercloud, and Jimmie Dodd. Meaty and informative booklet essential to anyone interested in the history of Western "B" films. Fine copy.

Inventory Number: 9762