BRONCO BILLY MEGA STAR OF THE 1920s

BUILDING A GREAT MUSEUM FOR THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

When motion pictures first won the hearts of American audiences during the roaring '20s, Gilbert M. Anderson gained world fame as silent movie star "Bronco Billy." In actuality Maxwell Aronson,
Billy" invented his character and name while performing in vaudeville and by making short adventure films for the nickleodeon market. 

Bronco Billy gained stardom by his 3 roles in the blockbuster 1903 film The great Train Robbery. He spent the last years of his life in Woodland Hills, as a resident of the Motion Picture Home.

Gilbert Anderson - In Bronco Billy and the Greaser - historic postcard - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2014. (click to enlarge this image)

This image, and other pictures of performers on this blog, are part of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley's Entertainment Industry Library. Support your Museum today. Remember, donations to the Museum's collection and financial contributions are tax deductible.

            

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MOVIE STARS AT 1967 MOTION PICTURE HOSPITAL DEDICATION

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY          2013

In 1967 a new building was dedicated at the Motion Picture Country Home and Hospital in Woodland Hills. Holhy Cross Brother Roberto Muller CSC brought the Notre Dame High School band to play for the occasion.


Jane Meadows

Br. Roberto Muller, actress Irene Dunn & television personality and performer Steve Allen.

Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2013. (click on image to enlarge it.)

 Brother Roberto Muller and the great Lucile Ball at Hospital dedication 1967.

Beloved film star and television personality Jane Meadows with Roberto Muller CSC.

Jane Meadows lives in Studio City. She was married to the great Steve Allen. Lucile Ball's home was in Chatsworth. The Notre Dame High School marching band has achieved international recognition over the years.