Art Acord and the Movies A Biography and Filmography

The first comprehensive biography & filmography of the genuine cowboy & rodeo champion who ranked among the top ten silent Western film stars. Art Acord's career as a stunt man actor began in the early 1900's with the Selig Polyscope & Bison studios & continued with his popular Buck Parvin series with the Flying A Studio & with films for Fox & Universal. His self-destructive habits resulted in three failed marriages, a downgrading from major studios to the cheapest independent Western productions & ultimately to his death in Mexico at the age of forty. Some erroneous information which has appeared in print over the years is discussed & the record clarified. Both the biography & filmography are enhanced by numerous illustrations (twelve pages in full color), many appearing in print for the first time. "A meticulously researched biography & filmography,...a highly enjoyable straight forward read,...highest recommendation!" Western Clippings. "Promises to set the record straight on one of the silent era's most popular Western performers...beautifully & lavishly illustrated...Highly recommended." The Silents Majority. Also suggested as supplementary reading for film history & historiograhy classes. Visit Art Acord on the internet at http//www.mdle.com/classicfilms/guest/accord.htm. To place an order, please contact Western Classics, Post Office Box 2091, Capistrano Beach, CA 29624. Tel: 949-492-6858. Price postpaid: $39.95 (California residents add $3.10 sales tax). Payment by check or money order only.McKinney, Grange B. is the author of 'Art Acord and the Movies A Biography and Filmography' with ISBN 9780615117201 and ISBN 0615117201.