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Gene Autry Born September 29th, 1907. Died October 2nd, 1998
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Gene Autry Born September 29th, 1907. Died October 2nd, 1998
Gene Autry
Born September 29th, 1907. Died October 2nd, 1998.
Gene Autry, actor and songwriter. Autry combined his actig and singing talents to great effect.He mainly appeared in Westerns and often used to sing his country and western tunes as part of the score. Autry was discovered whilst working on a railroad and soon had his own radio show. He then set off for Hollywood where he proved such a success that only a year later in 1935 he was Hollywoods number one star. In answer to this he insisted upon a huge salary increase, displaying some of his ledgendary business acumen at this early stage. During WW2 Autry served in the Air Force with distinction. After the war he set up his own production company " Flying A" making films and most succesully TV shows. He also remained very popular in the music charts. However, Autrys main talen was for business and by the seventies Autry was a billionaire owning a TV station and a baseball team
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Gene Autry - A Legend of the Silver Screen and Beyond
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. This print captures the essence of Gene Autry, a true icon in the world of entertainment. Born on September 29th, 1907, Autry's remarkable journey began as he combined his acting and singing talents to create an indelible mark on Western cinema. With his country and western tunes seamlessly woven into film scores, Autry enchanted audiences with his charismatic performances. Autry's rise to stardom was meteoric; within a year of arriving in Hollywood in 1935, he became Tinseltown's number one star. His success allowed him to negotiate a substantial salary increase early on, showcasing his legendary business acumen. During World War II, Autry served with distinction in the Air Force before returning to establish his own production company called "Flying A". Through this venture, he produced films and highly successful television shows that captivated viewers across America. Beyond his accomplishments in showbiz, Autry showcased an extraordinary talent for business. By the 1970s, he had amassed immense wealth as a billionaire owning not only a TV station but also a baseball team. However impressive these achievements may be, it is important to note that this print does not involve any commercial use. As we reflect upon Gene Autry's life through this evocative image from Memory Lane Prints, we honor the legacy of an actor-singer-songwriter whose multifaceted talents continue to inspire generations even after his passing on October 2nd, 1998
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