Pioneer-Town Scene Of Movie Making

A short-subject motion picture is being filmed at Pioneertown on Sunday, December 14, and many celebrities will be on hand for the shooting, including Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, the Sons of the Pioneers and many others. Special quarter-horse races and other rodeo events are being planned for the colorful occasion, which is open to the public.

The film is one of the “Unusual Occupations” short features produced by Jerry Fairbanks and released by Paramount Pictures.

Source:

  • The Desert Sun
  • December 12, 1947

Posted: September 19, 2025

Dec. 12, 1947 - The Desert Sun article clipping
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    Open 5-9 pm most Fridays and Saturday.

    The “Original Fun Center of the High Desert” featuring real wood lanes, and the original 66 year old pinsetters first rolled out by Brunswick. Bowling and pool tables, Bar and restaurant currently under new construction. We do offer corporate, wedding and filming buyouts for those who want an authentic, vintage vibe.