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Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" Historical Markers

Actors who have made western movies or television series episodes in and around Kanab, Utah, also known as "Little Hollywood," and are recognized by markers.
 
By James Hulse, April 8, 2025
The "Ann Blyth" Marker is the first marker on the left side
1 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Ann Blyth" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north.
Not known for her western roles, Ann Blyth was eventually cast by Universal Studios in "Red Canyon" with husband Howard Duff and George Brent as her leading men. George Sherman, an old pro at directing westerns was in charge and "Red Canyon" is a . . . — — Map (db m272733) HM
2 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Arlene Dahl" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On 100 North (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north.
The producers at M-G-M Studios did a lot of filming in Kanab, and new leading ladies were sent to work in the westerns. This time it was Arlene Dahl teamed with Joel McCrea, Barry Sullivan, Ramon Novarro, Claud Jarman Jr. and James Whitmore in "The . . . — — Map (db m272762) HM
3 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Bob and Bonnie Riding" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) at E 100 S, on the left when traveling north on South 100 East.
Bob and Bonnie Riding are local legends who have been a part of Kanab's Western Legends Heritage Festival for over 20 years. Bob even served as a bugle boy in a western filmed in Kanab when he was just a teen. Since the inception of their . . . — — Map (db m272824) HM
4 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Darby Hinton" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
For six exciting seasons Darby Hinton co-starred in the “Daniel Boone" Television series for NBC Programming. Fess Parker, Patricia Blair and Ed Ames rounded out the cast, and Darby and the rest of the crew were on location here in Kanab for . . . — — Map (db m272789) HM
5 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Death Valley Days" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
This series ran for 17 years and was hosted by "The Old Ranger” (Actor Stanley Andrews.) Sadly he passed away mid way through production and respected actors such as Ronald Reagan, Robert Taylor, and finally Dale Robertson filled in as host and . . . — — Map (db m272787) HM
6 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Drums Along the Mohawk" — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On South 100 East, on the right when traveling south.
In 1939, 20th Century Fox Studios built a complete revolutionary war era fort at Duck Creek, just north of Kanab on Cedar Mountain. Oscar winning actors Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert starred as early pioneers for noted director John Ford. Ward . . . — — Map (db m274628) HM
7 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Edgar Latimer Hinton III" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Edgar Latimer Hinton III was destined for the ministry until the actor Randolph Scott saw young Ed working at his parents resort on Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina. Randolph encouraged Ed to move to Hollywood and Ed did. Doing mostly theatre . . . — — Map (db m272788) HM
8 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "George Peppard" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On 100 North (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north.
In his 40 year career George Peppard was not known for his westerns even tho he saddled up for some good ones including "How The West Was Won", "Cannon for Cordoba", and in 1969 was right here in Kanab starring with Dean Martin, Jean Simmons, and . . . — — Map (db m272758) HM
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9 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Gunsmoke" — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On West Center Street, on the left when traveling west.
Kanab Locations 1960's "Doc" Adams • Matt Dillon • Miss Kitty • Festus Newly • Sam — — Map (db m274664) HM
10 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Henry Silva" — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On South 100 East, on the right when traveling south.
An actor who rose to prominence in the 50's and 60's was vile Henry Silva. With his icy stare and menacing features it increased his popularity and fan base. In 1968 Henry was in Kanab all summer long with work on "Daniel Boone", "The Plainsman", . . . — — Map (db m274623) HM
11 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Jay Silverheels" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north.
On May 12, 1912 an Indian child was born on the Six Nations Reservation at Branford Ontario, Canada. His birth name was Harold J. Smith, but once he started working in the motion picture industry he started to gain notice (such as "Geronimo") in . . . — — Map (db m272772) HM
12 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Joanne Dru" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Joanne burst onto the scene with her role in "Red River" in 1948 with John Wayne. She so impressed Director John Ford, he quickly signed her for "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" and "Wagon Master". Riding high on these credits, Joanne was in demand . . . — — Map (db m272791) HM
13 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "John Dehner" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On 100 North (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north.
With more than 100 credits, John Dehner shines as one of Hollywood's character actors. John started out in radio's hey day in the 1940's, and was even tested for many now famous roles that went into television which was losing its rating power. John . . . — — Map (db m272761) HM
14 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "John McIntire" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Acclaimed character actor John McIntire often found himself on location in Kanab, starting in 1949 with the film "Red Canyon". A decade later John was back, co-starring with Robert Fuller on the popular T.V. western "Wagon Train", with many scenes . . . — — Map (db m272814) HM
15 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Katy Jurado" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On 100 North (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north.
Before she ever got to Hollywood actress Katy Jurado had already won the equivalent of the Academy Award in her native Mexico. Katy was nominated for the Oscar for her role in "High Noon" with Gary Cooper. With continuous filming in Kanab's hey day . . . — — Map (db m272734) HM
16 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Lon Chaney Jr." — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) at E 100 S, on the right when traveling north on South 100 East.
Lon Chaney Jr. as his father, Lon, reached Film Immortelle with his appearances in such Horror Classics as "The Wolf Man", and even chasing Comedians, "Abbott and Costello", all around zombie island in his "Wolfman", regalia. Thru out the late 30's . . . — — Map (db m272773) HM
17 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Omar Sharif" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the left when traveling north.
Egypt's top actor, Omar Sharif, known world wide for his roles in "Doctor Zhivago", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Hildalgo" spent the summer of 1968, right here in Kanab. He was co-starring with Gregory Peck, Telly Savalas and Camilla Sparv all of whom . . . — — Map (db m272819) HM
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18 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Rory Calhoun" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On 100 North (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m272763) HM
19 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Tony Curtis" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
International superstar, Tony Curtis, began his illustrious career right here in Kanab. It was 1949 and Tony Curtis was co-starring with Audie Murphy, Wanda Hendrix and Burl Ives in "Sierra" for Universal Studios. It was not long before Tony was . . . — — Map (db m272786) HM
20 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Wild" Bill Elliott — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On 100 North (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north.
At one time in his career "Wild" Bill was in the top ten money making cowboy stars. His career was put into high gear when he was signed by Columbia Pictures to star in their 1939 serial "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" with filming done . . . — — Map (db m272735) HM
21 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — "Zane Grey" (1872-1939) — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On East Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
Zane Grey is credited with introducing the world to the Old West through more than eighty western romance novels, adventure books for teenagers, travelogues and short stories. He visited Kanab in 1908 while on a cougar hunting trip to the Grand . . . — — Map (db m274591) HM
22 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — “Claire Trevor and Robert Ryan" — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Academy award winning Actress Clair Trevor was cast as Robert Ryan's leading lady in R.K.O. Pictures "Best of The Bad Men" filmed right here in Kanab, Utah. Housing for most of the crew and cast members, including Walter Brennan, Jack Buetel and . . . — — Map (db m272811) HM
23 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Adrian Booth — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On 300 West (U.S. 89) north of West 200 North, on the left when traveling north.
Filmed "Oh, Susannah" for Republic Studios in Kanab in 1950. Co-Stars were Rod Cameron and Chill Wills. — — Map (db m274651) HM
24 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Andrew Prine — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) at East 100 South, on the left when traveling south on South 100 East.
Veteran actor Andrew Prine has guest starred in almost every television series on the air and he starred in two shows of his own "Wide Country" and "The Road West". His feature film credits include "Chisum", "Bandolero" and "Advance to the Rear". . . . — — Map (db m41546) HM
25 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Anthony Quinn — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) north of West 200 North, on the right when traveling north.
Academy award winning actor, Anthony Quinn has a 50 year acting career that brought him here to Kanab for location shots. Anthony played "Yellow Hand" in 20th Century Fox's 1944 film "Buffalo Bill," starring Joel McCrea. In 1953 Tony was back for . . . — — Map (db m274657) HM
26 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Audie Murphy — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) near West 300 North, on the left when traveling north.
Before becoming a motion picture star Audie Murphy was the most decorated soldier of World War II winning the Congressional Medal of Honor and 12 other citations. Audie liked Southern Utah and filmed “Six Black Horses”, “Bullet For a Badman” and . . . — — Map (db m274653) HM
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27 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Ava Gardner & Howard Keel — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame”
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of East 300 South, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
In the hey days of filming in Kanab, most of Hollywood's top performers worked here. Two stars at the height of their popularity, Ava Gardner and Howard Keel co-starred together in MGMs 1953 film "Ride, Vaquero" along with Robert Taylor and Anthony . . . — — Map (db m274665) HM
28 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Ben Bates — 1933-2017 — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the left when traveling north.
Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director, Stunt Actor Marlboro Man & Professional Rodeo Cowboy All of these titles and more describe Ben Bates. Ben was the stunt double for James Arness for 25 years. He appeared in many TV series and . . . — — Map (db m272823) HM
29 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Ben Cooper — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) near West 300 North, on the right when traveling north.
Actor Ben Cooper is known world wide for his appearances in such films as “Johnny Guitar”, “The Last Command”, and “Arizona Raiders,” An expert horseman and fast draw artist, Ben also worked in Kanab on . . . — — Map (db m41212) HM
30 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Ben Johnson — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West, on the right when traveling north.
Movie making around Kanab, Utah Wardrums 1957 Fort Bowie 1958 Gunsmoke 1960 How The West Was Won 1976 — — Map (db m41217) HM
31 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Bob Hoy — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On West Center Street (U.S. 89) at North 100 West, on the right when traveling east on West Center Street.
A veteran actor and stuntman, Bob Hoy was often in Kanab doubling for such actors as Robert Taylor, Lloyd Nolan and Tony Curtis, to name a few. In the 60's and 70's Bob co-starred in the hit television series "The High Chaparral", and the movie . . . — — Map (db m274642) HM
32 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Brian Keith — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) at West 100 North, on the left when traveling south on North 300 West.
Brian was adept at comedy roles as evidenced in his hit T.V. series "Family Affair" but he could also play rugged frontiersmen and evil villains as in "Fort Dobbs" made for Warner Brothers Studios in 1958, and "Ten Who Dared", in 1960, about the . . . — — Map (db m274658) HM
33 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Bruce Boxleitner — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On West Center Street (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling west.
Bruce starred in the hit television series “How The West Was Won” with James Arness and Eva Marie Saint, for the A.B.C. T.V. Network. Many of the show’s episodes were filmed on Kanab and Cedar Breaks locations. — — Map (db m41261) HM
34 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Buck Taylor — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89) east of North 100 West, on the right when traveling west.
Portrayed “Newly O’Brien” for eight seasons on the legendary T.V. series “Gunsmoke,” Bucks recent credits include “Tombstone”, “Gettysburg”, “The Alamo”, and “Trail to Hope Rose.” Buck is a well respected artist who paints western scenes reflecting . . . — — Map (db m274661) HM
35 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Cameron Mitchell — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On West Center Street, on the right when traveling east.
Presented at Western Legends Round-Up August 28, 2015 Veteran actor, Cameron Mitchell, had held his own with such Hollywood heavyweights as Gary Cooper, Susan Hayward, Randolph Scott, Clark Gable, and Jane Russell. "Cam", also co-starred with . . . — — Map (db m274636) HM
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36 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Charlton Heston — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m41318) HM
37 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Chauncey "Chance" Parry — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling east.
Chauncey Parry was one of the great early boosters for Southern Utah tourism. With his transportation company, he was often called upon to escort visiting Heads of State to Zion, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon. He was even knighted by the King of . . . — — Map (db m41347) HM
38 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Clint Eastwood — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) north of West 200 North, on the right when traveling north.
Academy award winning director and actor Clint Eastwood rose to prominence as the star of the “Rawhide” T.V. series on C.B.S. Television. Clint’s so called Spaghetti Westerns elevated him to major stardom and such films as “Hang Em High”, “Dirty . . . — — Map (db m274656) HM
39 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Clint Walker — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) south of East 100 South, on the right when traveling south.
Star of “Fort Dobbs” Filmed in Kanab by Warner Brothers Studios in 1958 — — Map (db m130639) HM
40 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Coleen Gray — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling west.
Lovely Actress Coleen Gray rose to Hollywood prominence as leading lady to Victor Mature in "Kiss of Death", Rory Calhoun in "Sand" and as John Wayne's girl friend in the classic "Red River". Miss Gray spent part of her career in Kanab where she . . . — — Map (db m41394) HM
41 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dale Evans — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) west of N 100 E, on the right when traveling west.
When Dale was assigned to be Roy Rogers co-star at Republic Studios, she was billed as the "Queen of the West". Roy and Dale fell in love during production and married in 1947, a union that lasted for 50 years. She also branched out into other films . . . — — Map (db m272821) HM
42 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dale Evans — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling south.
Filmed in Kanab "In Old Oklahoma" starring John Wayne, Martha Scott, Dale Evans 1943 — — Map (db m274631) HM
43 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dale Robertson — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame"
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) near East 100 South, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
"Death Valley Day's" 1950's and 1960's — — Map (db m274666) HM
44 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dan Duryea — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) at East 300 South, on the right when traveling south on South 100 East.
Perennial bad man on countless westerns such as "Along Came Jones", "Six Black Horses" and "Night Passage". Dan Duryea was the consummate actor. So it was no surprise when Dan was cast as the hero in Universal Studios Production of "Black Bart" made . . . — — Map (db m130683) HM
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45 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dan Haggerty — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) west of North 100 East, on the right when traveling west.
Starting out as a professional stuntman and animal trainer, Dan Haggerty, after numerous parts was cast as the lead in the feature film, "The Life and times of Grizzly Adams". The film was an enormous hit, then Dan went on to star in the well-loved . . . — — Map (db m274596) HM
46 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Daniel Boone — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On West Center Street (U.S. 89) west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
During the hey day of television westerns, many series were filmed here in Kanab. One of the most popular shows was "Daniel Boone" starring Fess Parker, Patricia Blair, Darby Hinton, Veronica Cartright and Ed Ames as "Daniel's" loyal companion, . . . — — Map (db m130692) HM
47 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dean Smith — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) near West 300 North, on the right when traveling north.
One of Hollywood’s most respected stuntmen, Dean Smith has had a 50 year career making top actors look good. Dean was a gold medalist winner in the 1952 Olympic Games and beginning with “The Alamo” he appeared in 10 films with superstar . . . — — Map (db m72494) HM
48 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dennis Weaver — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) near East 100 South, on the right when traveling south.
Emmy award winning actor, Dennis Weaver appeared for 9 years as "Chester" on "Gunsmoke" and starred in "McCloud" and "Kentucky Jones" T.V. series. Dennis made the action filled film "Duel at Diablo" here in Kanab in 1966 for United Artists . . . — — Map (db m41545) HM
49 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Denny Miller — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) at West 200 North, on the right when traveling north on North 300 West.
Rugged and handsome actor, Denny Miller’s many film and television credits include “Gunsmoke”, “Murder She Wrote”, “Bordertown”, “The Party” and “Young Maverick”. Denny came to Kanab as . . . — — Map (db m41219) HM
50 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dick Jones — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89) near Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Beginning his career as a child actor and stuntman, Dick Jones would gain worldwide fame for his starring roles in two hit television series, "The Range Rider" and "Buffalo Bill Jr.". Dick first came to Kanab in 1936 to co-star with "Wild" Bill . . . — — Map (db m41310) HM
51 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Don Collier — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On West Center Street (U.S. 89) at North 100 West, on the right when traveling east on West Center Street.
Actor Don Collier has appeared in many television shows and feature films in his long varied career. Titles including "Bonanza", "The War Wagon" and "The Undefeated" and gained world wide recognition for his three hit television series, "The . . . — — Map (db m274639) HM
52 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Don Knotts — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89) at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
Comedian Don Knotts won 5 consecutive Emmy awards for his impeccable role as Deputy Barney Fife on the long running “Andy Griffith” T.V. series. When Don branched out into such feature films as “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken”, . . . — — Map (db m41295) HM
53 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Don Shanks — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) at East Center Street, on the right when traveling south on South 100 East.
An all around talent in the film industry is Don Shanks, who is an accomplished director, actor, stuntman and stunt coordinator. Don's career often brought him on location to Kanab for work in T.V. series, television movies and feature films . . . — — Map (db m41541) HM
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54 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dub Taylor — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On West Center Street (U.S. 89) west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Veteran character actor, Dub Taylor had a 50 year career working in Kanab on "Gunsmoke" and "Death Valley Days" and adding his considerable talent to such huge films as "Major Dundee", "The Getaway", "High Chaparral" and “The Undefeated" with John . . . — — Map (db m274662) HM
55 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Earl Bellamy — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling west.
Director Filmaking In Kanab Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin • Daniel Boone The Lone Ranger • The Six Million Dollar Man Tales of Wells Fargo • Wagon Train — — Map (db m41381) HM
56 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Edward Faulkner — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street at West 100 North, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
A familiar face to legions of movie and television fans, Edward Faulkner has appeared in over 30 feature films and 250 television productions. Ed’s illustrious career often brought him to Kanab where he worked on “Gunsmoke”, “Have . . . — — Map (db m41291) HM
57 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Eva Marie Saint — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On West Center Street, on the right when traveling east.
Presented at Western Legends Round-Up August 28, 2015 Actress, Eva Marie Saint, won an Academy Award for her very first film, "On The Waterfront", with Marlon Brando. Eva didn't do many westerns in her long career. She did agree to co-star . . . — — Map (db m274635) HM
58 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Fay Hamblin — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West, on the right when traveling north.
Kanab Location Scout 1938 – 1976 — — Map (db m41258) HM
59 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Forrest Tucker — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) south of East 200 South, on the right when traveling north.
Known worldwide for his hit T.V. series "F Troop", Forrest Tucker often shot many of his feature films in Kanab. "Tuck", as he was called, made "The Big Cat" here in 1949, "Oh! Susannah" in 1951, "Bugles In The Afternoon" in 1952, "Ride The Man . . . — — Map (db m130689) HM
60 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Frances Dee — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Frances Dee was not only a star in her own right, but was proudly the wife of cowboy great Joel McCrea. Her credits are impressive, to say the least. They include such films as, "A Man Betrayed" with John Wayne, "Coast Guard" with Randolph Scott, . . . — — Map (db m272777) HM
61 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Gary Cooper — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Silent films were still all the rage, but in 1927 Paramount Studios brought Gary Cooper and his leading lady Thelma Todd to Kane County for one of the earliest talkies, titled "Nevada". Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks and some of Kane County were . . . — — Map (db m272813) HM
62 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — George "Gabby" Hayes — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling north.
One of Hollywood’s top character actors and one of the screen’s most beloved sidekicks was George “Gabby” Hayes. His career spanned more than 50 years starting in silent films as a heavy and continuing as a gruff but loveable pal to . . . — — Map (db m41216) HM
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63 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Glenn Ford — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling north.
Hollywood legend, Glenn Ford, appeared in over 100 feature films, many of them western including "3:10 to Yuma", "Jubal", "Redhead and The Cowboy" and "The Sheepman". One of his favorite locations was Kanab and Mr. Ford worked here on "The . . . — — Map (db m41278) HM
64 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Glenn Strange — 1899-1973 — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S.
Singer – Songwriter – Rodeo Cowboy – Actor Character actor George Glenn Strange was a cousin to both Taylor 'Cactus Mack' McPeters & Rex Allen. Often playing a 'Heavy' he appeared in more than 350 TV shows & movies & partnered with . . . — — Map (db m272732) HM
65 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Gregg Palmer — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling south.
Veteran actor Gregg Palmer worked on episodes of "Death Valley Days" and "Gunsmoke" and starred in "Revolt At Fort Laramie" for United Artists Productions in 1957. All filmed in the Kanab area. — — Map (db m274613) HM
66 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Gregory Peck — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of East 300 South, on the right when traveling south.
One of Hollywood's most respected actors was Gregory Peck. He won an Academy Award for his sterling performance in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in 1962. A few years later, in 1968, Mr. Peck was right here in Kanab on Columbia Pictures international . . . — — Map (db m130680) HM
67 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Gronway "Gron" Parry — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89) near Local Road N100E, on the left when traveling east.
"Gron" Parry was the eldest of the three Parry Brothers. In 1917, he and his brother "Chance" pioneered early tourism in Southern Utah, when they established a bus transportation company. They would pick up passengers at the train station in Cedar . . . — — Map (db m274603) HM
68 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Howard W. Koch — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling west.
Producer - Director Yellow Tomahawk 1953 Fort Bowie 1957 Ghost Town 1956 War Drums 1956 Sergeants Three 1961 Fort Yuma 1955 Quincannon Frontier Scout 1955 Revolt At Fort Laramie 1957 The Girl In Black Stockings 1956 The . . . — — Map (db m41373) HM
69 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Jack Elam — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) at East 100 South, on the right when traveling north on South 100 East.
"The man who robbed a thousand stagecoaches" was how actor Jack Elam was once described. Jack's familiar face appeared in hundreds of feature films and television series over his 50 year Hollywood career. He often came to Kanab for such films as . . . — — Map (db m130623) HM
70 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Jack Nicholson and Will Hutchins — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) south of East 200 South, on the right when traveling south.
Long before Jack Nicholson was one of our most honored actors with 3 academy awards to his credit, he was here in Kanab in 1965 making two cult Westerns, "The Shooting" that starred Will Hutchins (seen here with Jack) who was world renowned in his . . . — — Map (db m130651) HM
71 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Jackie Hamblin Rife — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) near East 100 South, on the right when traveling south.
Movie Historian • Stunt Woman Movie Double Movies: The Yellow Tomahawk • War Drums • Buffalo Bill • Westward The Women • Drums Along The Mohawk • Fort Yuma • Sargents Three [sic] • Red Canyon • The Outriders • Pony Express • Fort Bowie • . . . — — Map (db m41543) HM
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72 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — James Drury — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On West Center Street (U.S. 89) at North 100 West, on the right when traveling west on West Center Street.
Mr. Drury starred as "The Virginian" in the long running hit T.V. series. "Ten Who Dared", which also starred James was filmed along the nearby Colorado River. His many appearances include "Gunsmoke", "Have Gun-Will Travel", "The Last Wagon", . . . — — Map (db m274660) HM
73 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — James Garner — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling north.
Reaching international fame as the star of the hit T.V. series "Maverick", James Garner is still entertaining us six decades later. His list of classic film titles are too numerous to list but they include "Cash McCall", "The Great Escape", . . . — — Map (db m41273) HM
74 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — James Hampton — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) near West 200 North, on the left when traveling north.
Actor and comedian, James Hampton was raised and educated in Dallas, Texas. In a career that spans 50 years, James credits are extremely impressive with roles in "Sling Blade", "Macintosh and T.J.", "Cimarron Strip", "The Longest Yard" and . . . — — Map (db m41283) HM
75 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Jim Davis — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) at West 100 North, on the right when traveling north on North 300 West.
One of the most frequent visitors to Kanab during it’s filming heyday was actor Jim Davis. Jim first worked in Kanab in 1949 on “The Big Cat” and subsequently appeared here in 1951 on “Oh Susannah” followed by “The Badge of Marshal Brennan” and . . . — — Map (db m41246) HM
76 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Jody McCrea — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Jody McCrea carved out his own successful career following in the footsteps of his superstar father Joel. His appearances in "The First Texan", "Young Guns of Texas", "Death Valley Days", and his co-starring role in "Wichita Town", a well respected . . . — — Map (db m272776) HM
77 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Joel McCrea — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at North 100 East, on the left when traveling east on East Center Street.
Actor Joel McCrea made more films in Kanab than any other major star. “Union Pacific” in 1939, “Buffalo Bill” in 1944, “Ramrod” in 1947, “The Outsiders” in 1950 and “Trooper Hook” in 1957. Mr. McCrea was considered one of Hollywood’s best riders . . . — — Map (db m130813) HM
78 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — John Ford — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) near West 300 North, on the left when traveling north.
This photo of John Wayne (left) and Director John Ford was taken in 1950 when they were filming “Rio Grande”, near Moab, Utah. Ten years earlier Ford and his co-stars Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert made “Drums Along The Mohawk”, on Cedar . . . — — Map (db m274652) HM
79 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — John Smith — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at North 100 East, on the left when traveling east on East Center Street.
Tall and handsome John Smith, set many a feminine heart a flutter with his starring role in, the long running N.B.C. television series "Laramie". Some episodes were filmed here in Kanab. No stranger to location work here in "Little Hollywood", John . . . — — Map (db m130934) HM
80 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — John Wayne — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling east.
Starred in "In Old Oklahoma" for Republic Studios in Kanab in 1943. Co-Stars were Martha Scott George "Gabby" Hayes, and Dale Evans. — — Map (db m72496) HM
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81 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Johnny Western — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling east.
Singer and actor Johnny Western has appeared in thirty-seven features, including "Boots and Saddles", "The Dalton Girls", "Fort Bowie", and "Have Gun-Will Travel" (for which he wrote the theme song) all filmed in Kanab. Johnny was recently inducted . . . — — Map (db m41342) HM
82 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Ken Curtis — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On West Center Street (U.S. 89) at South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Center Street.
Long before Ken Curtis (standing center), reached belated stardom as "Festus", in the T.V. series "Gunsmoke", he had a very productive career. Ken, had a beautiful voice, and was a member of the classic "Son's of the Pioneers", singing group. He . . . — — Map (db m130699) HM
83 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — L. Q. Jones — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of East 200 South, on the right when traveling south.
One of Hollywoods most popular character actors, L. Q. Jones is instantly recognized in such classics as "The Wild Bunch", "Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid", "Ride The High Country", "Gunsmoke", "Cheyenne", "Rawhide", "Wagon Train", and "Ten Who . . . — — Map (db m130645) HM
84 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Linda Darnell — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of East 300 South, on the right when traveling south.
One of Hollywood's true beauties, Linda Darnell, was a top star throughout the 1940's and 1950's. Linda was in such classics as "The Mark of Zorro", "Hangover Square", and "Two Flags West". Linda also found herself right here in Kanab, Utah in 1944, . . . — — Map (db m274624) HM
85 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Lisa Montell — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) south of East 200 South, on the right when traveling north.
Beautiful actress Lisa Montell became known as the "Starlet of Many Faces", playing many different ethnic roles. Lisa starred in "Tomahawk Trail", in 1957 in Kanab and also appeared in many other westerns such as "The Deputy", "Maverick", . . . — — Map (db m130688) HM
86 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Marty Robbins — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) south of East 200 South, on the right when traveling south.
Grammy Award winning singer Marty Robbins wanted also to be a movie cowboy. He made several competent westerns including "Buffalo Gun," "The Badge of Marshal Brennan," "Guns of a Stranger" and "Raiders of Old California" shot right here in Kanab. . . . — — Map (db m130647) HM
87 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Maureen O'Hara — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling east.
Affectionately called "The Queen of Technicolor", lovely actress Maureen O'Hara appeared in such films as "The Quiet Man", "Rio Grande" and "McLintock" and co-starred with Joel McCrea in one of her most important films "Buffalo Bill" filmed in . . . — — Map (db m41316) HM
88 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Morgan Woodward — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89) at North 200 West, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
Morgan often worked in Kanab on such films and T.V. shows as “Gunsmoke” (he has the record for most guest appearances). Also, “How The West Was Won”, “One Little Indian”, and “Daniel Boone.” Notable guest appearances also include “Dallas”, . . . — — Map (db m274659) HM
89 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Neil Summers — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling north.
Kanab Films: Greatest Story Ever Told “1964" Ride The Whirlwind “1965” Duel At Diablo “1966” The Plainsman “1966” Rough Night In Jericho “1967” The Long Ride Home “1967” Makenna’s Gold “1968” One Little Indian “1971” Outlaw . . . — — Map (db m274604) HM
90 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Paul Petersen — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) north of West 100 North, on the right when traveling north.
Any of us that grew up in the Golden Age of television know Paul Petersen in his role of "Jeff" on the top rated, and long running "Donna Reed Show." In his feature film career Paul was here in Kanab, co-starring with Glenn Ford and George Hamilton . . . — — Map (db m130695) HM
91 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Peggie Castle — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) south of West 100 North, on the left when traveling north.
Lovely and popular actress, Peggie Castle worked opposite most of the stalwart western leading men, including Rod Cameron, John Ireland, Randolph Scott and Jock Mahoney. She often found herself on location in Kanab co-starring with Rory Calhoun in . . . — — Map (db m274648) HM
92 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Penny Edwards — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) near West 100 North, on the left when traveling north.
Penny Edwards was a frequent visitor to Kanab. She appeared in many “Death Valley Days” episodes and starred in “Ride A Violent Mile” and “The Dalton Girls” both filmed in Kanab for United Artists. In early television Penny was famous as “The . . . — — Map (db m274650) HM
93 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Peter Brown — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling north.
Handsome actor, Peter Brown, star of the "Lawman" and "Laredo" television series has always been an ardent supporter of Kanab City's activities and Peter has been a popular guest star at many of the "Western Legends" film festivals. His many roles . . . — — Map (db m41286) HM
94 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Peter Ford — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) south of East 200 South, on the right when traveling north.
Peter has worked in nearly two dozen film projects, including "The Rounders", "Advance to the Rear", "Day of the Evil Gun", "Proud and the Damned", "Barnaby Jones", "Cade's County", and in Kanab in 1967 filmed "The Long Ride Home", with father Glenn . . . — — Map (db m130690) HM
95 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Randolph Scott — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling north.
The Virginia gentleman, Randolph Scott had a 50 year career in motion pictures. He starred in comedies, war films, mysteries and his most popular genre, westerns. Mr. Scott made two of his best westerns here in Kanab when he starred in . . . — — Map (db m41221) HM
96 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Ray Milland and Helena Carter — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
On West Center Street (U.S. 89) west of North 200 West, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m130627) HM
97 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Richard Boone — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On East Center Street at North 100 West, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Richard Boone had been around Hollywood for years before achieving international stardom as "Paladin", the fast gun for hire in the hit C.B.S. Television Series, "Have Gun Will Travel". The show lasted 6 years, always in the top of the ratings with . . . — — Map (db m274595) HM
98 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Robert Fuller — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On North 300 West (U.S. 89) at West 100 North, on the right when traveling north on North 300 West.
Films made in Kanab Wagon Train Rin-Tin-Tin Death Valley Days Donner Pass Laramie — — Map (db m41245) HM
99 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Robert Fuller — Utah's Little Hollywood —
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Rugged and handsome, Robert Fuller has appeared in most genres of film making including "Walker, Texas Ranger," "The Restless Gun,” “Lawman,” “Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice," and "Incident at Phantom Hill." Bob achieved international renown for . . . — — Map (db m272775) HM
100 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Robert Horton — Utah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling west.
Broadway, film and television star Robert Horton starred in the highly popular “Wagon Train” television series for N.B.C. Network. Numerous episodes were filmed around Kanab in the 1960’s and 1970’s. — — Map (db m41289) HM

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