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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 15, 1960 reads, "Westerns come alive - Old tales of West are relived in streets of new Aldrich movie ranch operated by Western entertainer Walkin' Charlie Aldrich on Cornell Corners road, a mile south of Ventura boulevard in Calabasas. During week, ranch is used by such TV series as 'Klondike' and 'Sundowners.' On weekends mock gunfights, brawls are put on for visitors. At left, Bob Bickston shoots it out with Jim Sargent, right, in main street duel. Center, Marilyn Shane and Bickston mourn at grave on 'Boot Hill.' Right, Bickston knocks Jim Lebus off barn roof. Main street was turned into replica of Klondike road during gold rush days."; See images #00108980 through #00108982 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Aldrich, Walkin Charlie Western television programs--United States Motion picture locations--California--Calabasas Stunt performers--United States Ranches--California--Calabasas Men--California--Calabasas Calabasas (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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