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.

Petrine Day Mitchum
Audrey Pavia
192 pp. Hardcover with jacket. Full Color Photographs. 2005