William S. Hart farewell to the screen

Duration: 15

Year Published: 1939

Creator: Astor Pictures Corporation ; [writing, William S. Hart].

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Hart, William S. (William Surrey), 1864-1946.; Astor Pictures.; United Artists Corporation.

Description: William S. Hart's farewell speech from 1939 re-issue of the 1925 film "Tumbleweeds," his last film. Originally released in 1925 as a 7-reel silent film, "Tumbleweeds" was reissued in 1939 as a re-edited, re-titled 8-reel sound film, with sound effects synchronized with a musical score, and with the spoken prologue by William S. Hart becoming the first reel.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CBPF.; William S. Hart.; William S. Hart's prologue was filmed at his Horseshoe Ranch in Newhall, California.; In a spoken prologue, Hart pays tribute to the Old West and to the art of movie-making, says goodbye to his movie audience and introduces viewers to the story told by the 1925 silent version of "Tumbleweeds."; PFA 1604-108-8381. D0108

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE