Alton "Al" Hoxie (October 7, 1901 – April 6, 1982) was an American film actor. The younger brother of Jack Hoxie, he starred in a number of silent film western films.[Katchmer p.170]
Life and career
Alton Hoxie was born on October 7, 1901 in Nezperce, Idaho. He grew up on a ranch; a background he found invaluable when later appearing in American
. In 1918 he relocated to Hollywood, California at the urging of hils older brother,
Jack Hoxie, who felt Al could make a considerable amount of money as a
Trick riding on camera in stunts with horses. His first film was in
Lightning Bryce (1919), which starred his brother, in which he worked as a stuntman. He appeared in 28 films from 1925-1928.
After his movie career ended, Hoxie worked first as a streetcar operator in Los Angeles before joining the staff of the California Department of Forestry. He then became a police officer in Anaheim, California where he achieved the rank of sergeant. After working as a cop for 15 years, he became the chief of security at Patton State Hospital from 1961-1968. There he met his third wife, Marie. He died on April 6, 1982 in Redlands, California at the age of 80.
Selected filmography
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Ruth of the Rockies' (1920)
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Thunderbolt Jack (1920)
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The Queen of Sheba (1921)
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The Red Warning (1923)
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)
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The Back Trail (1924)
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Days of '49 (1924)
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Ace of Clubs (1925)
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Red Blood (1925)
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Riding Romance (1925)
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Ridin' Thunder (1925)
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Unseen Enemies (1925)
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The Texas Terror (1925)
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The Road Agent (1925)
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Tumbleweeds (1925)
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Blue Streak O'Neil (1926)
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The Lost Trail (1926)
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Rider of the Law (1927)
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His Last Bullet (1928)
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The White Outlaw (1929)
Bibliography
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Katchmer, George A. A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland, 2015.
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