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

Ray Milland and Helena Carter

Utah's Little Hollywood

— Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —

Ray Milland and Helena Carter Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2016

1. Ray Milland and Helena Carter Marker

Inscription. Warner Brothers Studios liked Kanab's spectacular scenery and in 1952 they brought "Bugles in the Afternoon," cast and crew here. The top stars were Academy Award winner, Ray Milland and his leading lady, Helena Carter. They were ably supported by Hugh Marlowe, Forrest Tucker and Barton Maclane.

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 37° 2.915′ N, 112° 32.052′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is on West Center Street (U.S. 89) west of North 200 West, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located along the sidewalk, on the north side of the street, beside a large parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 238 West Center Street, Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tom Mix (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard W. Koch (within shouting distance of this marker); Earl Bellamy (within shouting distance of this marker); Bruce Boxleitner (within shouting distance of this marker); Penny Edwards (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peggie Castle (about 300 feet away); Fay Hamblin (about 300 feet away); "Gunsmoke" (about 300 feet away). 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. Ray Milland. Ray Milland (1907–1986) was a Welsh-American actor and film director. Before becoming an actor, Milland served in the Household Cavalry of the British Army, becoming a proficient marksman, horseman, and airplane pilot. His screen career ran from 1929 to 1985, and he is best remembered

Ray Milland and Helena Carter in "Bugles in the Afternoon" image. Click for more information.

2. Ray Milland and Helena Carter in "Bugles in the Afternoon"

Internet Movie Database website entry
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for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of an alcoholic writer in The Lost Weekend (1945), a sophisticated leading man opposite a corrupt John Wayne in Reap the Wild Wind (1942), and the murder-plotting husband in Dial M for Murder which was directed by Alfred Hitchcock (1954). (Submitted on March 5, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Helena Carter. Helena Carter (1923–2000) was an American film actress in the 1940s and 1950s who is best known for her work in the film Invaders from Mars as Dr. Patricia Blake. From 1947 to 1953 she would appear in 13 films, during which time she also worked as a model. (Submitted on March 5, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Ray Milland and Helena Carter Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

3. Ray Milland and Helena Carter Marker (wide view)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.