Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Rod Cameron

Utah's Little Hollywood

— Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —

Rod Cameron Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2016

1. Rod Cameron Marker

Inscription. Lean and Lanky, Rod Cameron spent a lot of time here on location in Kanab when western films ruled the box office. Rod starred in "Oh Susannah" in 1950 for Republic Studios. In 1952 he did "Ride The Man Down," also for Republic Studios. And, in 1954 Rod was back starring in "Southwest Passage" for United Artists. The last film was the true story of the Camel Corps in the U.S. Cavalry.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list.

Location. 37° 2.596′ N, 112° 31.591′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. Marker is on South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of East 300 South, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, on the west side of the street, in front of a service station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 288 South 100 East, Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gregory Peck (here, next to this marker); Ava Gardner & Howard Keel (a few steps from this marker); Dan Duryea (a few steps from this marker); Israel and Charlotte Cox Heaton (within shouting distance of this marker); Dub Taylor (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Jack Nicholson and Will Hutchins (within shouting distance of this marker); Marty Robbins (within shouting distance of this marker); The Proud Rebel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

More about this marker. Marker is a laser-printed metal plaque, mounted horizontally on a waist-high metal post.

Also see . . .
1. Rod Cameron. Rod Cameron (born Nathan Roderick Cox) (1910-1983) was a Canadian-born film and television actor whose career extended from the 1930s to the 1970s. He appeared in horror, war, action and science fiction movies, but is best remembered for his many westerns. (Submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Rod Cameron (Internet Movie Database). The well-worn phrase "Tall in the saddle" is certainly one easy way of describing (and perhaps pigeon-holing) leathery, wiry-framed 1940s and early 1950s western film star Rod Cameron, although he proved quite capable in crime stories, horrors and even swing-era musicals. (Submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Marker detail: Rod Cameron photo image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: Rod Cameron photo

3. Southwest Passage (Internet Movie Database). The U.S. Cavalry is ordered to test the feasibility of camels in the deserts of the Southwest. (Submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Rod Cameron Marker (<i>wide view; marker visible near service station entrance on left</i>) image. Click for full size.

3. Rod Cameron Marker (wide view; marker visible near service station entrance on left)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.