The Edward Finney / Tex Ritter Papers 1938-1939 [manuscript materials] : at the Autry National Center.

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The Edward Finney / Tex Ritter Papers 1938-1939 [manuscript materials] : at the Autry National Center.

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Publicity files of Ed Finney, mostly regarding Tex Ritter. Primarily covers the early part (1938-39) of Ritter's career with Monogram and Grand National. Some material dates through the 1940's and also covers other actors Finney was handling. Some material on Tex Ritter and the Northwesterners. Bulk of material is press clippings, exploitation material, still photographs and movie documentation.

3.5 linear feet.

Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum

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Monogram Pictures Corporation

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Grand National Pictures

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Ritter, Tex

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Northwesterners.

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Finney, Edward F.

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Edward Finney was a talent scout and producer for Grand National Studios, when he "discovered" Tex Ritter and signed him to a contract in 1936. Grand National Studios produced "B" Westerns. Between 1936 and 1938, when the studio folded, Ritter and Finney made 12 features together. They both then moved to Monogram in 1938. In 1941, Ritter signed on with Columbia studios. By the time he left Mongram's employ, he and Finney had made a total of 32 B Western movies together. From the desc...