The Life and Times of Film Star, Audie Murphy, Page-2

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Page-2 Created: 10-17-2024

Last Updated: 10-18-2024

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Audie Murphy stands in front of a microphone at the Carthay Circle Theater in Hollywood. Standing next to Audie is his first wife, actress Wanda Hendrix around 1949. The theater, located at 6316 San Vincente Boulevard, Los Angeles and was a landmark. Built in 1926, it seated 1,518 guests. It premiered "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937 and was demolished in 1969 to make room for an office park.

Another photo of Audie Murphy with his first wife actress Wanda Hendrix in front of the Carthay Circle Theater in Hollywood, California around 1949.

Audie Murphy signs an autograph during a visit to an unknown boys' organization. The date of the photo is November 28, 1955.

Audie Murphy is surrounded by admirers as he signs autographs during a visit to an unknown boys' organization. The visit occurred around the same time as the release of TO HELL AND BACK. The date of the photo is November 28, 1955.

Audie Murphy signs autographs during a visit to an unknown boys' organization. The date of the photo is November 28, 1955.

A group photo of Audie Murphy and an unknown boys' organization. The date of the photo is November 28, 1955.

Audie Murphy signs autographs of admirers in Oslo, Norway on his arrival. He will soon begin filming the Army documentary "Broken Bridge."

Audie Murphy signs autographs outside the Carthay Circle Theater in Hollywood with his wife Wanda Hendrix. The photo was taken circa 1949.

Audie Murphy presents the fire safety award to Mayor Vernon Anderson in front of city hall at Hammond, Indiana on September 11, 1952. The photo appeared in the Hammond Times Newspaper the next day on September 12, 1952.

Audie Murphy and Susan Cabot stop in at a cerebral palsy clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and meet Naomi Miller (on the tricycle) and Ricky Smith (held by Susan Cabot). Ricky Smith contributed this photo in 1997 to the Audie Murphy Research Foundation. Confined to a wheelchair his entire life, his admiration of Audie Murphy is evident even in this photo. Not expected to live through his childhood, Ricky lived until 2005 when he died of cancer.

Audie Murphy chats with people during a gathering. Source of Photo; EBay.

Audie Murphy is mobbed by Greenville, Texas teenagers on a visit back home. Photo taken by James Narramore.

Audie Murphy receives what appears to be a key during the filming of TO HELL AND BACK in Yakima, Washington.

Audie Murphy sitting at a table drinking coffee or tea during a party. Photo source; EBay.

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An early photo of Audie Murphy riding a horse during the filming of his third movie, BAD BOY.

A very young Audie Murphy. This photo was probably taken right after the war shortly after Audie arrived in California.

A dual photo of one of Audie's horses, Apache Agent, with Audie riding, while in a race held on September 8, 1963 at the Del Mar race track. Apache Agent and Audie won the race.

Audie Murphy rides in a parade held at San Antonio, Texas.

Another photo of Audie Murphy as he rides in a parade held at San Antonio, Texas.

Audie Murphy and his horse Joe Queen in a publicity photo for the WHISPERING SMITH television series.

Audie Murphy on Joe Queen, one of the fastest horses in all of Hollywood.

Audie Murphy on Joe Queen.

Audie Murphy with Flying John.

A relaxed Audie Murphy on Flying John.

Another view of Audie Murphy on Flying John as they gallop down range.

An autographed portrait of Flying John with Audie Murphy.

Audie Murphy feeding Flying John.

Audie Murphy inspecting one of Flying John's back hoofs.

Audie Murphy is heading back to the stables with Flying John.

Audie Murphy working Flying John.

Audie Murphy working with Flying John.

Flying John galloping down range with Audie Murphy.

Flying John gets a much deserved drink.

Audie Murphy with his pet dog.

Audie Murphy and his son Terry play with the family dog.

Audie with sons, James and Terry and dogs.

A photograph of Audie Murphy with a dog. This photo was after the end of the war.

Audie Murphy looking very comfortable with two dogs.

Audie Murphy and a dog visit with actor Dan Duryea while off-set.

Audie Murphy with his pet Doberman while hunting.

Another photo of Audie Murphy with his pet Doberman while hunting.

Audie Murphy with his niece, probably Charlene, and the family Doberman.

In this photo Arvo Ojala, Audie Murphy's close friend, presents Audie with a rifle that he custom designed (hand-made). The photo is courtesy of Arvo's daughter (Audie's God-Daughter) Valerie Ojala-Keller.

James Cagney gift pistol presented to Audie Murphy. According to the inscription, the pistol was later given by Audie Murphy to someone named "Frank."

A collector's Audie Murphy Tribute .45 Caliber pistol on loan to the museum by Audie's friend Feller Goff.

Audie Murphy aiming a revolver.

Audie Murphy showing his son Terry a shot gun.

Audie Murphy shows his son Terry a revolver.

Audie Murphy tries to win a prize at a shooting gallery during a carnival.

Nadene with her brother Audie Murphy, June 1945. Photo from LIFE magazine article.

Audie with Thompson machine gun alone with wife, Pam and son, Terry on the set of TO HELL AND BACK.

National Infantry Museum display of a small bronze scale replica statue of Audie Murphy. The original statue is found in front of the Audie Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital, San Antonio Texas.

An engraved Audie Murphy collector's knife.

Audie Murphy Hat & Medals exhibit at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center.

Audie Murphy's military Eisenhower style jacket on display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

Audie Murphy's World War II bible on display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

Audie Murphy's World War II dog tags on display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

Closeup of Audie Murphy's military ribbons on the mannequin display at the National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning, Georgia.

Military uniform display of Audie Murphy at the National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning, Georgia.

Dress uniform cap worn by Audie Murphy.

Leather riding chaps worn in one of Audie Murphy's many western movies.

Medal Of Honor Recipient Audie Murphy’s WWII Uniform And Ribbons.

Military dress ribbon display of Audie Murphy.

Audie helps his sons Terry and Skipper pet a horse off-set during the filming of RIDE A CROOKED TRAIL.

A publicity portrait for the movie BAD BOY.

A studio publicity portrait for the movie BEYOND GLORY.

Audie Murphy chats off set with Joel McCrea on the BLACK HORSE CANYON film set, circa 1954.

A publicity portrait for the movie COLUMN SOUTH.

A publicity portrait for the movie DRUMS ACROSS THE RIVER.

Lisa Gaye dries Audie Murphy's hair during a publicity shot for DRUMS ACROSS THE RIVER.

A publicity portrait for the movie DUEL AT SILVER CREEK.

A color publicity photo from GUNFIGHT AT COMANCHE CREEK.

A publicity photo taken for the movie GUNSMOKE.

A publicity shot from the movie GUNSMOKE taken at a Denver airport on the runway.

Audie Murphy entertains an unidentified youngster off camera during the filming of HELL BENT FOR LEATHER.

This photo was taken during the month of August, 1956 on location in Japan during the filming of "Joe Butterfly". The person to the right of Audie Murphy is George Martin, the contributor of the photo. George was on "R-and-R" at the time of the photo and had the opportunity to visit the set. The soldier to the left of Audie wearing the 1st Cavalry patch and neckerchief is unidentified. Most of the filming of "Joe Butterfly" occurred at Chofu U.S. Army Airfield on the outskirts of Tokyo and a few other locations nearby. Chofu airfield has since been turned over to the Japanese Self Defense Forces.

Audie Murphy tries his luck with a pair of 'ohashi', also known as 'chopsticks', with actress Keiko Shima during the filming of JOE BUTTERFLY.

Audie Murphy tries his luck with a pair of 'ohashi', also known as 'chopsticks', with actress Keiko Shima during the filming of JOE BUTTERFLY.

Actress Keiko Shima and lead actor Audie Murphy examine a traditional Japanese mask during the filming of JOE BUTTERFLY.

Audie Murphy touches the cheek of a Japanese baby during the filming of JOE BUTTERFLY.

A publicity portrait for the movie KANSAS RAIDERS.

A publicity portrait for the movie NIGHT PASSAGE.

A publicity portrait for the movie NIGHT PASSAGE.

The Murphy family take a lunch break and chew on some fried chicken from box lunches between filming takes of NIGHT PASSAGE.

The Murphy family takes a break together and goes fishing during the filming NIGHT PASSAGE.

A publicity portrait for the movie NO NAME ON THE BULLET.

A publicity portrait for the movie RIDE CLEAR OF DIABLO.

Audie Murphy swings hard and connects with an unknown opponent while filming SEVEN WAYS TO SUNDOWN.

A publicity portrait for the movie SIERRA.

A publicity portrait for the movie SIX BLACK HORSES.

Audie Murphy sits back with Dan Duryea and Joan O'Brien between takes of SIX BLACK HORSES.

Off-set during film production with Joan O'Brien during the filming of SIX BLACK HORSES.

A studio publicity portrait from the movie TEXAS, BROOKLYN, AND HEAVEN.

A publicity portrait for the movie THE CIMARRON KID.

Audie Murphy while aboard a small ship during the filming of THE GUN RUNNERS.

A studio publicity portrait from the movie THE QUIET AMERICAN.

Audie Murphy lights the cigarette of an unidentified Vietnamese woman during the filming of THE QUIET AMERICAN.

Publicity photo of Audie Murphy for THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE. These photos were taken before filming began and were used to help determine the best angles to film specific shots from. Notice the modern shirt, slacks, and belt that Audie is wearing.

Audie and an unknown visitor on the studio lots during the filming of THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE. Penned in ink on the photograph's bottom right corner is the barely noticeable message "To my good friend Lew Tendler, Sincerely, Bobbie lee Lonnick."

Audie Murphy fixes a bayonet while offset near a firearms wagon during the filming of THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE.

Murphy in The Red Badge of Courage (1951).

Murphy in The Red Badge of Courage.

A studio portrait from the movie THE UNFORGIVEN.

A publicity portrait for the movie THE WILD AND THE INNOCENT.

Actor Audie Murphy, wearing sergeant stripes, poses with an unknown Army corporal during the filming of TO HELL AND BACK at Yakima, Washington. Photo source: EBay.

Lieutenant Colonel James H. Moore, military advisor during the filming of TO HELL AND BACK, and other technical advisors are on set with Audie Murphy for a photograph. Moore is the tall soldier to the right. (Photo by Moore's nephew, Larry Burwell).

A photo taken during the filming of TO HELL AND BACK.

A publicity photo from TO HELL AND BACK colorized by the webmaster, Richard Rodgers.

A photo of Capitol Theater in New York City during a TO HELL AND BACK publicity tour. A U.S. Army Nikes-Hercules missile is partially erected and the sidewalks are filled with people.

Audie Murphy and an unidentified lady are photographed in New York City standing next to a U.S. Army Nikes-Hercules missle during a publicity shot for the movie TO HELL AND BACK.

Lieutenant Colonel James H. Moore, military advisor during the filming of TO HELL AND BACK, stands with Audie Murphy for a photograph during a dinner reception. (Photo by Moore's nephew, Larry Burwell).

Lieutenant Colonel James H. Moore, military advisor during the filming of TO HELL AND BACK, stands with Audie Murphy and other cast members for a photograph during a dinner reception. Moore is the tall soldier standing to the very back, just to the left of the U.S. flag. (Photo by Moore's nephew, Larry Burwell).

Audie Murphy exits an American Airlines airplane in Washington during the filming of TO HELL AND BACK.

Audie Murphy on the reviewing stand with unidentified individuals during the filming of TO HELL AND BACK.

Audie Murphy stands with a group of ladies in Yakima, Washington during the filming of TO HELL AND BACK.

Audie Murphy with his wife Pamela attend the TO HELL AND BACK premiere.

A publicity portrait for the movie TUMBLEWEED.

A studio publicity portrait from the movie WALK THE PROUD LAND.

A publicity portrait for the movie WORLD IN MY CORNER.

Captain Audie Murphy poses during the filming of the U.S. Army's 1952 documentary "Broken Bridge" highlighting the dangers of the cold war and the need for missile defense systems.

Audie Murphy, while in Europe, conducts a small arms inspection of an American soldier's weapon during the filming of the 1952 Army documentary "Broken Bridge."

Audie Murphy arrives in Oslo, Norway and is standing on the airport tarmac as he is greeted by photographers. Audie Murphy will soon begin filming the Army documentary "Broken Bridge."

Audie Murphy sipping a cup of coffee during the Army documentary Broken Bridge.

Audie Murphy as Tom '"Whispering"' Smith.

Photo of Guy Mitchell (left) and Audie Murphy from the television program Whispering Smith.

Audie Murphy showing Rock Hudson how to draw a pistol. The picture was taken during the filming of Rock Hudson's 1953 movie called THE LAWLESS BREED.

This photo appeared in Screen World Magazine. The woman wearing the yellow dress is actress Kathleen Hughes. The lady in gray is Martha Smith, Universal Publicity Department secretary.

Audie Murphy off-set with an unidentified lady.

Audie Murphy taking a break by stretching out on some rocks during filming.

Widow Pamela Archer Murphy stands with supervisor Kenneth Hahn during the dedication of Patriot Hall. From the Los Angeles Times, circa June 3, 1971: PATRIOTIC HALL TO GET PLAQUE FOR MURPHY. "Patriotic Hall at 1816 S. Figueroa St., will be the site of a special county plaque dedicatd to the memory of Audie Murphy, America's most decorated hero of World War II. On a motion yesterday by Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, chairman of the Veterans and Military Affairs Department, the supervisors ordered a plaque placed on the main floor of the county-owned facility some time in the near future. The war hero-actor died Friday along with five others in a plane crash near Roanoke, VA. 'Audie Murphy was an outstanding American who served his country well," said Hahn, "and it is only fitting that a plaque be placed in his memory at Patriotic Hall.' Hahn's motions also included an order lowering flags at the hall and the Coliseum Sports Arena to half staff until after the funeral."

Kipp Soldwedel painting of Audie Murphy. (Photo Source: Texas State Preservation Board).

Dothan Opera House commemorative brick honoring Audie Murphy. (Photo - Ms. Roukoski-Clark).

Dothan Opera House located in the downtown district of Dothan, Alabama. Yellow "X" marks area where brick is located.

Allied landing in Sicily, Licata Sector Joss Beach Mollarella Poliscia, Marker erected 10 July 2011.

Audie Murphy bronze statue located at the Audie Murphy-American Cotton Museum in Greenville, Texas.

Audie Murphy bronze statue located at the front entrance of the Audie Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital, San Antonio, Texas.

Audie Murphy display, Willie Nelson & Friends Showcase Museum, Nashville, Tennessee.

Audie Murphy Inn, Eagle Pass, Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Charles J. Rike Memorial Library, Farmersville, Texas.

Audie Murphy memorabilia display at the Charles J. Rike Memorial Library, Farmersville, Texas. Photo source; Charles J. Rike Memorial Library.

Audie Murphy Middle School. Fort Hood, Texas.

Audie Murphy road sign located in Farmersville, Texas.

Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial, Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo Source; wikimedia.com).

Etched glass panel of Audie Murphy at the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial, Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo source; Kenneth Leff).

Holtzwihr, France Memorial to Audie Murphy.

Inscription, Holtzwihr Memorial.

Medal of Honor display case of Audie Murphy at the National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning, Georgia.

Monument at the site of the Virginia plane crash in which Audie Murphy was killed.

Monument at the site of the Virginia plane crash in which Audie Murphy was killed.

Oil portrait of Audie Murphy at the National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning, Georgia.

Pamela Murphy receives Audie's honorary 33rd degree cap.

Route 624 road sign pointing the way to the Audie Murphy Brush Mountain Memorial. (Photo by Fred Davis).

The front cover of Life Magazine, July 16, 1945 and was the beginning of Audie Murphy's road to Hollywood and stardom.

Walk of Fame Marker. Kanab, Nevada.

Santa Clarita Western Walk of Fame.

Austin, Texas.

Texas Trail of Fame Star.

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star.

1952 trading card.

1991 trading card.

Audie Murphy U.S. Comemmorative Stamp. Issued May 3, 2000.

The instrument panel of the airplane which Audie Murphy was killed in when it crashed.

To Hell and Back (Murphy book) 1949.

Plane crash site.

The flag drapped casket of Audie Murphy arrives at Atlanta in late May, 1971 where it is transferred to a connecting flight heading to Los Angeles for memorial services. The casket will later return to Washington D.C. for final internment at Arlington National Cemetery near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The funeral Caisson of Audie Murphy. Members include Chris St. Clair, lead rider, "Little Horse" (a Sioux Indian) riding the swing position, and John Robinson in the wheel position closest to the Caisson and casket (far right side). The soldiers are members of the Old Guard Caisson Platoon, 3rd Infantry Division. (Photo by John Robinson).