Al Hoxie

Born: 1901-10-07

American leading man of silent Westerns whose career was much overshadowed by that of his more famous brother Jack Hoxie. He grew up in the backwoods and mountains of Idaho. His older brother had become a champion rodeo rider, a talent he parlayed into early success in cowboy movies. Following in his brother's footsteps, Al Hoxie moved to Los Angeles, not yet twenty years old. His brother Jack soon got him work as a stuntman and wrangler, and Al doubled for his brother and other actors in numerous films of the early 1920s. He began to get bit parts, and then bigger roles, in his brother's films and then on his own. A Poverty Row studio called Anchor Films saw potential in the strapping cowboy with the famous (last) name. They signed him to play the lead in a series of Westerns, which then led to a new series contract with producer Bud Barsky. None of these pictures ventured far beyond mediocre, and with the coming of sound in the late 1920s, Hoxie, with no great following, quit the business. He returned to his Northwest roots for several years, then returned to Los Angeles, this time to work as a conductor on the Red Line streetcars. For a few years he was a forest ranger, then went into law enforcement, first for the Anaheim, California, police department, and then for the Patton State Hospital. While there, Hoxie regained some public attention by disarming a deranged man with hostages. He was presented California's highest award for bravery, the California Medal of Honor. He retired thereafter and spent his remaining years in Redlands, California, where he died in 1982, seventeen years after the death of his more famous older brother.


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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

as Soldier (uncredited)
Released: 1923-09-06

In 15th century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and...

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Ridin' Thunder

as Scout (uncredited)
Released: 1925-06-14

When Bill Croft, a notorious gunfighter, is bushwhacked, innocent rancher Frank Douglas is...

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The Ace of Clubs

as Jack Horton
Released: 1925-07-14

Cowboy Jack Horton searches for the killer of his father and brother, both of whom were found...

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The Lost Express

as Undetermined Role
Released: 1925-07-28

Kidnapping and marital reconciliation drive this action film set on a millionaire's private train.

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Blue Streak O'Neil

as Blue Streak
Released: 1926-12-15

On a mission to discover the identity of the rustlers of the cattle on Britton ranch, Blue...

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The Road Agent

as Roger Worth / John Worth aka The Kansas Kid
Released: 1925-07-30

A rancher has left his spread to his long lost son, but only if he shows up to claim it. A...

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Pals of the West

as Bill
Released: 1934-09-02

Sheriff Ed Dawson (Franklyn Farnum)asks Texas Rangers Wally Wallace (Hal Taliaferro) and Bill...

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Carrying the Mail

as Stage Driver Al
Released: 1934-07-01

The owner of a stagecoach line is about to lose his mail contract after 30 years because he's...

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