George Houston, a talented performer with a string of successful appearances on the Broadway stage, was lured to the vibrant world of Hollywood in the mid-1930s to showcase his impressive vocal abilities in a series of captivating musicals.
Upon his arrival, Houston was promptly hired by Grand National Studios, where he landed the leading role in the charming and tuneful nautical-themed film, Captain Calamity, released in 1936.
His subsequent appearance as the legendary Wild Bill Hickcock in Frontier Scout, a 1938 production, further solidified his reputation as a versatile and talented actor.
As the popularity of singing cowboys in motion pictures continued to soar, Houston was subsequently signed by MGM, where he starred in The Great Waltz, and by Warner Bros., where he appeared in Blockade, both released in 1938.
From 1939 to 1940, Houston took on the starring role in an ambitious eight-part short film production, Tales of Billy the Kid, commissioned by PRC (Producers Distributing Corporation).
Although the series was ultimately never released, Houston's impressive body of work continued to captivate audiences, with his final film appearance being The Lone Rider, which premiered in 1942.
