From the July 27th Chicago Tribune "Go West, film fans" by Susan King.
This is timely because of that "Cowboys-Aliens" movie. I haven't seen it yet, but plan to.
At the heart of any great Western is a cowboy hero and there have been many legendary ones like John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Randolph Scott, Clint Eastwood and many others.
Here is a look at three of the first Western stars, back in the days of the silent films.
"BRONCO BILLY" ANDERSON
Born in 1880 and is considered the first Western film star. He played three parts in "The Great Train Robbery" and then began to write, direct and act in his own films. With George kirk Spoor, he started Essanay Studios in 1907 and then appeared in some 300 short films, but it was his 148 Westerns as "Bronco Billy" that made him a star.
He died at age 90 in 1971.
Giddy-Up and Go, Horsie!! --Cooter
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