BOOK DESCRIPTION
From the daring Western escapades of Trigger to the breathtaking beauty of the Black Stallion, horses have blazed trails across the big and small screen and into our hearts and imaginations. Bucking broncos, trick horses, and “getaway” mounts became the first real movie stars in groundbreaking early films such as The Great Train Robbery, instilling each frame with action and suspense.

In Hollywood Hoofbeats, author Petrine Day Mitchum, along with Audrey Pavia, shares a wealth of information on the lives of movie horses. Versatile horses carry singing cowboys across America’s West in films such as Under the Western Stars and Ben Hur.

Compelling stories, historic black-and-white photos and richly colored contemporary still, and insightful commentary combine for an entertaining and informative read.

About the Author:

Petrine Day Mitchum has a strong history of both movies and horses. Her father, the late actor Robert Mitchum, instilled in her a love of both. Petrine has been a story editor and a story analyst for several production companies. She has also written for Horse Illustrated, and her hobbies include horses, poetry, songwriting, and photography. She lives in Burbank, California.

Audrey Pavia is a former editor of Horse Illustrated. She frequently writes on equine and other topics. She and her husband live in Norco, California, with a menagerie of animals