William S. Hart (1864-1946) File

William S. Hart (1864-1946) File
Joe's file on Hart. Letters, envelopes, papers, with many original photographs of the famous cowboy silent film star along with notes and info. Includes 2 photos of his horse Fritz. (In the films Hart began to ride a brown and white pinto he called Fritz. Fritz was the forerunner of later famous movie horses known by their own names, e.g., horses like Tom Mix's Tony, Roy Rogers's Trigger and Clayton Moore's Silver.) In 1917, to signify "his patriotism and loyalty to Uncle Sam", it was announced he would "change the name of his favorite horse from Fritz to one more truly American." Three (3) 8' x10" great full length images of Bill by Evans Studio, L.A., one by Wes Seely, and one hand signed by Bill taken by Chircosta.