New York Times

New York Times

New York Times

Movie People Build Town In Desert Wastes

Oct. 17, 1948 featured image
Representing an investment of $600,000 and with a present population of 300 to 350 persons, Pioneertown, to the eye, is a typical frontier community of early wild-West days. It's one business thoroughfare, specifically called Mane Street, is lined on both sides by commercial establishments of various kinds.

Give A Horse A Man Who Can Ride

Oct. 8, 1950 - New York Times
Since the filming of Western movies especially for television requires a different kind of camera technique from that used for theatre films, a new list of qualifications must be met by cowboy stars. They not only have to display winning personalities and look flashy in cowboy regalia, but must know how to ride a horse as well.