My Aunt Adrian Booth Brian aka Lorna Gray aka Adrian Pound did several films here at Corriganville 1930’s thru 50’s. She worked with Monte Hale, Buster Crab, Ray “Crash” Corrigan, and John Wayne as well as a host of other Cowboy & Cowgirl stars of that era. I’ve been a resident for over half a century. Still explore that area as a public open space park. A lot of equipment still seen on grounds
Dear Mr. Alexander....I just saw your post about your aunt, Adrian Booth Brian. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a Western film convention as well as talking with her on the phone and getting letters. Didnt get to know your Uncle David but she did send me some of his poems. She told some great stories about working in the Columbia serials such as Deadwood Dick where she and the star almost got trampled by a cattle stampede. You can be proud of your family's heritage in creating the American western.
On occasion, I like to hike the site with a dog. Mostly all that's left are foundations and a few plumbing pipes protruding up through the ground. The movie ranch was destroyed by wildfires in 1970 and 1979. Nearby, see trains exiting the western end of the Santa Susana Pass tunnel complex. Unfortunately there is another fire, right now, at Corriganville and its access roadway Smith Road---there is a permanent movie studio/set LLP Production Services on Smith Road just west of the entrance to Corriganville Park. After the fire danger has passed, I will visit the park once again.
I was told by my friend, Richard Straight, that his parents, Lloyd and Joyce Straight, worked here. As a little boy he sold candy,etc in the stands. Thanks for the video.
I went there as a kid in the early 60's and my favorite part was the Calvary fort. I brought my toy western pistol played Calvary and Indians there. It was little boy heaven having a entire fort to myself. By that time the some of the fort buildings were falling apart.
@@MikeNewton-u8t Yes, I was by myself. Everybody was at the western town set or elsewhere. The entire ranch was open to wander and explore. There was also a small European village set, but that was in a dilapidated shape.
My Aunt Adrian Booth Brian aka Lorna Gray aka Adrian Pound did several films here at Corriganville 1930’s thru 50’s. She worked with Monte Hale, Buster Crab, Ray “Crash” Corrigan, and John Wayne as well as a host of other Cowboy & Cowgirl stars of that era.
I’ve been a resident for over half a century. Still explore that area as a public open space park. A lot of equipment still seen on grounds
Dear Mr. Alexander....I just saw your post about your aunt, Adrian Booth Brian. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a Western film convention as well as talking with her on the phone and getting letters. Didnt get to know your Uncle David but she did send me some of his poems. She told some great stories about working in the Columbia serials such as Deadwood Dick where she and the star almost got trampled by a cattle stampede. You can be proud of your family's heritage in creating the American western.
Fantastic! As an old Southern Californian I must say thanks for posting this. Very nostalgic for me and I'm sure many many more people. ;-)
nice
On occasion, I like to hike the site with a dog. Mostly all that's left are foundations and a few plumbing pipes protruding up through the ground. The movie ranch was destroyed by wildfires in 1970 and 1979. Nearby, see trains exiting the western end of the Santa Susana Pass tunnel complex. Unfortunately there is another fire, right now, at Corriganville and its access roadway Smith Road---there is a permanent movie studio/set LLP Production Services on Smith Road just west of the entrance to Corriganville Park. After the fire danger has passed, I will visit the park once again.
I was told by my friend, Richard Straight, that his parents, Lloyd and Joyce Straight, worked here. As a little boy he sold candy,etc in the stands. Thanks for the video.
I went there as a kid in the early 60's and my favorite part was the Calvary fort. I brought my toy western pistol played Calvary and Indians there. It was little boy heaven having a entire fort to myself. By that time the some of the fort buildings were falling apart.
You mean you could play there by yourself and nobody stopped you.
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Yep.
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Yes, I was by myself. Everybody was at the western town set or elsewhere. The entire ranch was open to wander and explore. There was also a small European village set, but that was in a dilapidated shape.
Very cool... Spent part of my youth there for Hare Scrambles races sponsored by the Dirt Diggers Motorcycle Club.
Could you see any trace of the Ft. Apache/The Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin set?
Hi-Yo Silver!
I met the Original Bozo there!