Hamner, Murrell Bennett 1975
Mrs. Hamner recalls her association with Harley Sadler and his show business career.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Murrell Bennett Hamner
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: c. 1975
Location: Stamford, Texas
Interviewer: Clifford Ashby
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Harley Sadler,
Teenage runaway,
Roy McGaines,
Circus,
Generosity,
Mr. and Mrs. Hamner,
Movie theater owners,
Ticket exchange with traveling shows,
Sadler show,
Quality,
Show business investments,
Circus,
Harley Sadler (again),
Temper,
Family,
Houseguest of Mrs. Hamner,
Phil Isley,
Sadler show (again),
Toby character,
Cast size,
Harley Sadler (again),
Political career,
Relatives,
Sadler show (again),
Circuit,
Length of stops,
Harley Sadler (again),
Early career,
Roy McGaines (again).
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1910-1950
Bulk Dates: 1920-1940
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