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

"Rory Calhoun"

— Utah's Little Hollywood —

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

1. "Rory Calhoun" Marker

Inscription. Rory Calhoun met actor Alan Ladd, who was riding horses in the Hollywood Hills, and Ladd who was impressed with Rory's physique got an intro to Ladds wife, Sue Carol. Carol happened to be an agent and soon he was in front of cameras being tested at 20th Century Fox. From the late 40's to early 50's Rory kept on showing up in roles that showed his masculinity and action prowess. He was on his way with a variety of films that included "Masacre River", “Raw Edge", "Sliver Whip", "How to Marry a Millionaire", "Red Sundown", "Apache Territory". Rory and Victor Orsatti formed a partnership and they both took credit for their efforts, 1954 rolled around and Rory traveled to Utah for the outdoor scenes "Yellow Tomahock", co-starring Lee Vancleef and Jon Vohs. Rory starred for two seasons in the hit western T.V. show "The Texan", that can be seen to this day. Rory was immensely popular with his fans and he won many accolades for his work. His films hold up and Rory Calhoun is being re-discovered by film scholars around the world.

Erected by Kanab City and Kanab Utah’s "Walk of Fame".

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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 1954.

Location. 37° 2.808′ N, 112° 31.578′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is on 100 North (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 100 N, 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,

on the Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

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: "Jay Silverheels" (here, next to this marker); "Arlene Dahl" (here, next to this marker); Rod Cameron (a few steps from this marker); "Lon Chaney Jr." (a few steps from this marker);

The "Rory Calhoun" Marker is the first marker on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

2. The "Rory Calhoun" Marker is the first marker on the right

"John Dehner" (a few steps from this marker); Gregg Palmer (a few steps from this marker); Andrew Prine (a few steps from this marker); "Wild" Bill Elliott (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Also see . . . Rory Calhoun. Wikipedia

Rory Calhoun (born Francis Timothy McCown, August 8, 1922 – April 28, 1999) was an American film and television actor. He starred in numerous Westerns in the 1950s and 1960s, and appeared in supporting roles in films such as How to Marry a Millionaire (1953).

(Submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.