Will Rogers Celebration stage show performers and attendees. At far left, Tex Cooper leans against a branch fence. He is wearing a uniform jacket with high boots and holds a wide-brimmed hat in one hand, the reins of Will Rogers’ horse “Soapsuds” in the other. The horse stands near him behind the fence. Leonard Trainor, Will Rogers’ former stunt double, rests a hand on the horse’s saddle. An unidentified man crouches on his knees next to the horse. A second group of men stand to the right. They include two unidentified performers, the event announcer, and Leo Carrillo. The announcer wears a contemporary suit, wingtip shoes and holds a panama hat, while Carrillo wears a contemporary overcoat with cowboy boots, a Stetson hat and scarf tie. The unidentified performers also wear western attire. One holds a guitar, wears a cowboy hat and boots, scarf tie and jacket; the other (holding his hat) wears a satin shirt and scarf. The crowd behind them is a mix of well dressed women and men in suits. They all stand in front of a painted forest backdrop. Probably photographed at Santa Monica High School.
Will Rogers Celebration stage show performers and attendees. At far left, Tex Cooper leans against a branch fence. He is wearing a uniform jacket with high boots and holds a wide-brimmed hat in one hand, the reins of Will Rogers’ horse “Soapsuds” in the other. The horse stands near him behind the fence. Actor Leonard Trainor, Will Rogers’ former stunt double, stands behind the fence at far right. He wears a cowboy hat and holds a rope. Kneeling in front of him are two unidentified performers in western attire. One holds a guitar, wears a cowboy hat and boots, scarf tie and jacket; the other (holding his hat) wears a satin shirt and scarf. The crowd behind them is a mix of well dressed women and men in suits. They stand in front of a painted forest backdrop. Probably photographed at Santa Monica High School.