Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of John Mars as he helps a black bear work out. They are outside by a dirt road, and in the background there is a car and some trees. This photograph appears with the article, “NAVY PAYS LAST HONOR TO WEAVER,” Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 1936: A15. Text from negative sleeve: 3281—LTR John Mars + Calif. Black bear “Samson” of N. Hollywood, Bear works in films 1-10-36. [Stamped:] JAN 2 1936. Handwritten on negative: LtR John Mars + Calif. Black Bear “Samson” Text from newspaper caption: Ill-humored because of being roused from his winter’s hibernation, this 450-pound California black bear goes through a workout with his trainer, John Mars, preparatory to taking on a film assignment. He’s been asleep since September.
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_12177 ark:/21198/zz002h85v7
Subject
Animal training--California--Los Angeles Bears--California Motion picture industry--California--Los Angeles Mars, John
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