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I am honored for to offer many treasured mementos in my E-Bay store from the estate of “Buddy’ Arnold the late beloved co-owner of the legendary Arco Theater in Bardstown, Kentucky. Please use my store search tab by typing in (Buddy Arnold) to see a complete list. This particular item is a signed 8 x 10 original photograph of actor Jack O'Shea personally inscribed to "Buddy' Arnold.
Quick Facts on JACK O'SHEA:
Born: April 6, 1906 in San Francisco, California
Died: October 1, 1967 in Paradise, California
Biography :
Jack "Black Jack" O'Shea (1906-1967, born John Martin Rellaford) entered film as a stuntman, and worked his way up in Westerns to a familiar mustached villain, an obstacle in the path of Red Ryder, Zorro and Lash Larue, appearing in about 200 films from the early 1930s to the mid-1950s. A close friend of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, he appeared in several episodes of their TV series and others (from Range Rider and Death Valley Days to Maverick.
Film Credits |
1966-Dr.-Satan's-Robot (Other), 1943-Thundering-Trails (Performer), 1942-Sunset-Serenade (Performer), 1942-Call-of-the-Canyon (Performer), 1942-Sunset-on-the-Desert (Performer), 1941-Red-River-Valley (Performer)
Historical reference: The 750 seat Arco Theater opened January 16, 1942 with the movie "Tarzan’s Secret Adventure". It was built by C.D. Arnold and Pope Sisco at a cost of $60,000.00. The name comes from the first two letters of their last name. Seating was staggered for excellent site lines. The Melody Theater was located next door at 218 N. 3rd Street. The Arco Theater had a balcony which was designated for African Americans. By 1950 it was operated by Affiliated Theaters Inc. of Indianapolis, IN.
The Arco Theater closed December 31, 1965 with the last feature shown being "Mary Poppins". In 2002 the Arco Theater and the Melody Theater next door were bought by Dzevad Kresco and a two year remodel and restoration took place. In 2004 the former theaters were reopened as the Kresco Restaurant. Many of the theater's features were preserved and are in use in the restaurant.
This is an excellent article in Kentucky living magazine online of Buddy’s beautiful bride named Si Arnold who at age 97 in 2017 is a legend in her own right as a costume designer.
Quick Facts on JACK O'SHEA:
Born: April 6, 1906 in San Francisco, California
Died: October 1, 1967 in Paradise, California
Biography :
Jack "Black Jack" O'Shea (1906-1967, born John Martin Rellaford) entered film as a stuntman, and worked his way up in Westerns to a familiar mustached villain, an obstacle in the path of Red Ryder, Zorro and Lash Larue, appearing in about 200 films from the early 1930s to the mid-1950s. A close friend of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, he appeared in several episodes of their TV series and others (from Range Rider and Death Valley Days to Maverick.
Film Credits |
1966-Dr.-Satan's-Robot (Other), 1943-Thundering-Trails (Performer), 1942-Sunset-Serenade (Performer), 1942-Call-of-the-Canyon (Performer), 1942-Sunset-on-the-Desert (Performer), 1941-Red-River-Valley (Performer)
Historical reference: The 750 seat Arco Theater opened January 16, 1942 with the movie "Tarzan’s Secret Adventure". It was built by C.D. Arnold and Pope Sisco at a cost of $60,000.00. The name comes from the first two letters of their last name. Seating was staggered for excellent site lines. The Melody Theater was located next door at 218 N. 3rd Street. The Arco Theater had a balcony which was designated for African Americans. By 1950 it was operated by Affiliated Theaters Inc. of Indianapolis, IN.
The Arco Theater closed December 31, 1965 with the last feature shown being "Mary Poppins". In 2002 the Arco Theater and the Melody Theater next door were bought by Dzevad Kresco and a two year remodel and restoration took place. In 2004 the former theaters were reopened as the Kresco Restaurant. Many of the theater's features were preserved and are in use in the restaurant.
This is an excellent article in Kentucky living magazine online of Buddy’s beautiful bride named Si Arnold who at age 97 in 2017 is a legend in her own right as a costume designer.
