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October 10, 2022
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Jordan Steele
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steele.jordan092@gmail.com
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Bridgend
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Mid Glamorgan
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United Kingdom
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Dear Mr Witney, It is a pleasure to correspond with you and I hope you are having a pleasant day. One of my favourite films, Master of the World, was directed by your father. I was wondering if you have any more photos in your archive from the film? I would love to buy a print and have it signed by your good self. Thank you so much for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, Jordan Steele
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October 3, 2021
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JEFFRY R SPARKSWORTHY
Email
jsparksworthy@gmail.com
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6645 Canyon Rim Row, Unit 195
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SAN DIEGO
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California
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United States
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What a pioneer of the craft!
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October 26, 2020
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CJ Shank
Email
cjs8310@outlook.com
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City
Hagerstown
State
MD
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US
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Reading your Dad's book - In a Door, Into a Fight.... - loving it. He made such a contribution to films. I wish I could have met him.
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August 19, 2020
Name
JOHNNY R SHOEMAKER
Email
DSSUP@CS.COM
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5989 SIERRA MEDINA AVE
City
LAS VEGAS
State
NV
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United States
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Loved all his movies and tv series!
Date
April 4, 2019
Name
Samuel Knight
Email
BicycleUSA@AOL.com
Website
City
Henderson
State
NV
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USA
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Looking for any information or memorablia your father may have kept, regarding Rescue 8 tv production (1958-1959).
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October 29, 2016
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Gerald Tucker
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2016-10-29 11:09:03 Name: Gerald Tucker Reason for your email Just saying 'ello! Met Mr. Witney at a Sonora Film Festival in around 1998. Wish I would have had the chance to talk to him some more. Bought his book.
Date
August 10, 2016
Name
Shields Templar
Email
shieldstemplar@comcast.net
Website
Legend of the Ninja Knight
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Country
USA
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Just wanted to say Hello and how much I enjoyed your site, and all the great videos of your father.
Date
June 9, 2016
Name
Harry Marriner
Email
harry@spamcurb.com
Website
City
El Rosal
State
Cundinamarca
Country
Colombia
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I knew your parents as "Uncle Bill and Aunt Mackie." Your Dad was his own man and held little esteem for the "Hollywood Crowd." He was happiest at his Mojave Desert farm in Rosamond looking after his pigs and living in a house built by a talented inventor. I always enjoyed visiting your home in the Valley, but more fun was had in Rosamond. Your Dad and his old gold miner helper Sparky taught me things about fencing and farming that helped me when I started my dairy farm in Colombia. I still have the shears your Dad gave me over 38 years ago. Memories of going up the mountain to explore old gold mines in your Dad`s military jeep will never fade from my mind.
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March 21, 2016
Name
Paul Courtney
Email
paulcourtney75@gmail.com
Website
City
Kinston
State
NC
Country
Lenoir
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I am 77 years old or young depending on the time of day. I enjoyed Mr. Witney directing old time serials and Western (Cowboys) movies when I was young had no idea what a director was but he gave me many enjoyable Saturdays afternoons Thanks
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March 7, 2016
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Thomas McKenzie
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This man made movies for the masses of children who went to see westerns and serials in the forties. I never took notice of him but remember the serials he made, the music, the thrills and just something no one gets anymore as a youth at the movies. They were a big part of our entertainment before TV and Mr. Witney did it best.
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December 11, 2015
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Tinsley Yarbrough
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Tinsley Yarbrough wrote: Message: Caught a Laramie episode, "Broken Honor," that your Dad directed on the Westerns channel this evening. Classic Witney--beautifully paced, wonderful running inserts, great camera angles, lots of action! Have a great Christmas! Tinsley Yarbrough
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October 11, 2015
Name
Billy D Lucas
Email
stuntbiz@aol.com
Website
City
livingston
State
montana
Country
usa
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great mentor, friend, thank you Bill, Billy Lucas
Date
October 9, 2015
Name
Stephen McDonald
Email
sfmcdonald76@gmail.com
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City
State
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Canada
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This is a very good website. I've recently discovered William Whitney's work and I'm impressed. I happened to just watch The Mystery Man staring Maxine Doyle. A very pretty and talented actress.
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March 1, 2015
Name
David Anthony
Email
jackcade@hotmail.com
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City
Cairns
State
Queensland
Country
Australia
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Excellent tribute to a great filmmaker.
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August 22, 2014
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James McHugh
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James McHugh Reason for your email Just saying 'ello! E-mail: schlockhead@aol.com Message: Saw "Nighttime in Nevada" in 1948 when 8 years old and have been Witney fan since. James McHugh Reason for your email Just saying 'ello! E-mail: schlockhead@aol.com Message: Saw "Nighttime in Nevada" in 1948 when 8 years old and have been Witney fan since.
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May 17, 2014
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Mike Newton
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Name: Reason for your email I would like to submit content Message: When I first met your Dad,it was at the Republic all star festival in Knoxville, in 1994. I believe your mom had just passed. But he came and while he did answer some questions, he didnt like to talk about Don Barry, Allan Lane, or Vera Ralston Particularly if someone was trying to tape him secretly. Then I saw him on the Roy Rogers Happy Trails theater and began to write to him. We both knew Barry Shipman and he became more of a friend than just a celebrity. I kept all of his letters but finally sold the collection to a dealer. He always said "Next time you see me, buy me a drink and I will tell you all about ... That way, it was pretty much off the record. Somebody quoted him about why Republic closed down and he got on Vera Ralston and I think she or the Yates family wrote him a nasty letter.
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January 4, 2014
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Mike Newman
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Message: Dear J.D. Just finished watching SOS Coast Guard on another website. Having already read your Dad's book on this serial, I could appreciate the film even more. Your Mom was a real charmer and I got a boot out of your Dad's story on how they didn't get along at first. Considering the age of the serial, its' reproduction on digital is incredible. I also knew Barry Shipman very well so I could also appreciate his memories on this one. Best Wishes, Mike Newton
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December 15, 2013
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bert eliassen
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Just saying 'ello! E-mail: trebie2@hotmail.com Message: hey met yur pa in 1989 at the seminars in nyc
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December 15, 2013
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Mike Newton
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newton.mike67@yahoo.com
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I knew your dad quite well. We exchanged letters and I had met him a couple of times. Have his autobiography. We had a mutual friend in Barry Shipman who wrote many of the Republic serial scripts. Always thought that Jack English resembled Walt Disney a bit. Your dad was quite a character and good story teller.
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August 9, 2013
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Bob Bell
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Glad to see this web site. Bill Witney made the movies for me. I'm one of his biggest fans. I liked his movies before I knew who directed them. I had a series of Roy Rogers DVDs that I watched at night while working on the road. I kept seeing his name as director. Then started seeking out his movies and serials, Still "The Adventures of Captain Marvel" is my favorite.Bill was the bes
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August 9, 2013
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Graeme Whifler
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Just saying 'ello! Message: Jay, Just passed through Lone Pine and visited The Museum again. Nudie’s car was gone but your display was up. Loved this tribute to your dad, what a great man, and a man who filled my childhood with much magical imagery. Besides your dad’s great works, I found it interesting that you had done a website to document his achievements for I have done so with my dad, albeit on a more modest scale. My dad was an architect.
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May 20, 2013
Name
Marvin Diamond
Email
marvin@lionhrtpub.com
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City
Marietta
State
GA
Country
United States
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Great Site. Would love to see more video clips and pictures.
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December 24, 2012
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mike
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la grande
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oregon
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usa
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Nice site lots on information
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November 8, 2012
Name
Ken Parke
Email
joy45par@aol.com
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City
Troy
State
Illinois
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US
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GREAT SITE1
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October 27, 2012
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Roderick McGillis
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Rod "Just saying ello" email on September 23,2012 This is a great tribute to a great director. Thanks for doing this. It would be terrific to have the William Witney westerns for Republic all available in their full running time. Rod