Told Under a White Oak Tree

Description

William Surrey Hart was a popular American actor, remembered for his role in western films. His portrayal as the gritty and honorable cowboy earned him praise and acknowledgement. After retiring from the big screen, Hart went on to write several books and film manuscripts. “Told Under a White Oak Tree” is a humorous story depicting his wild and busy life as a western actor in the Hollywood scene told by his Pinto Pony.

Hart was born to an English father and Irish mother in New York, 1864. After pursuing a stage acting career and traveling around the States with his performing acts, he turned to silent films. His first roles were as support actor, and only with the successful film The Bargain, did he get recognition for his talent. Hart was keen on showing the gritty details of the Wild West and life as a cowboy. He was a friend of the legendary lawmen Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson. He also purchased a six shooter which formerly belonged to Billy the Kid.

Hart’s endeavors behind the Hollywood scenes are colorfully narrated by his own horse. Besides telling of the amazing stories of his master, the horse also speaks of his aspiring to become a renowned screen legend, just like Hart. This fictionalized account is action packed with adventures and accurately depicts many aspects of Hart’s works, from performing his own stunts to getting accurate costumes. Hart is also known for imbuing all of his characters with what critics named “honor and integrity”.

The horse is actually a white and brown pinto called Fritz. If Fritz didn’t actually make it to become a huge movie star, he was the forerunner of what would be the later famous movie horses such as Trigger or Silver. “Told Under a White Oak Tree” is a fascinating and colorful account of the life of a Western actor in the silent era of Hollywood.
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