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Greatest-1M
Publicity still for The Greatest
Ben Johnson-M
Autographed portrait
BJ-Jim Wiggins-M
Photo of Ben on Steel, the famous movie horse. Ben's autograph reads: (Top right): To my good fan, Jim Wiggins, Sincerely, Ben Johnson (Below) Jim, this is the horse I won the World's Championship on
Chili-2M
"Old West Shootout" at the Chili Cookout, Rosamond, California. Photo by Howard Decker, dated November 1975. Left to right: Dale Robertson, Ben Johnson, Rory Calhoun, Hugh O'Brien, Harry Carey, Jr.
Chili-1M
"Old West Shootout" at the Chili Cookout, Rosamond, California. Photo by Howard Decker, dated November 1975. Left to right: Dale Robertson, Ben Johnson, Rory Calhoun, Hugh O'Brien, Harry Carey, Jr.
BJ-NACW-M
AP Wirephoto. Snipe reads: DALLAS, TEX., JUNE 22--GET TOGEATHER--Academy award winner Ben Johnson is greeted by David Watson of Dallas in the opening ceremonies of Native American Culture Week being held on the campus of Mountain View College in Dallas. The week-long pow-wow is being held by American Indians from all points of North America. 1972.
Cherry 2000-1M
Publicity photo for Cherry 2000.
BJ-to ClintM
Photo of Ben, autographed "To Clint, your friend, Ben Johnson."
BJ-McClure-CorbinM
Left to right: Doug McClure, Fred Coughlin, Ralph Lamb (Clark County Sheriff, 1961-1979), Ben Johnson, Dean Shendal (long-time Caesars' Palace executive), and Barry Corbin, possibly at the Western Image Awards in Dallas in 1993 or 1994 (event information provided by Mr. Corbin).
Soggy Bottom USA-2M
Publicity photo for Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.
BJ-1994M
Photo autographed to "To Clint, your friend Ben Johnson
Sportsmen's Lodge-1982S
A photo of Ben at an event sponsored by the South California Motion Picture Council at the Sportsmen's Lodge on April 7, 1982. With Ben are Jean Doran, Council President, and a man identified as "Art N." on the back of the original 3x5 photo. According to the Council's website (https://scmotionpicturecouncil.com/), it "is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1936 to promote the best in motion pictures. One of the oldest Hollywood organizations, this prestigious group has been encouraging the production of diverse and international family oriented films and television programs for almost 80 years. We promote civic-minded, educational and cultural programs of exceptional merit and present Golden Halo awards for the best in movies, television, stage plays, and the performing arts." The Sportsmen's Lodge is the venerable hotel -- with lakes where you could fish for your dinner -- founded in the 1880s in the area that afterwards became Studio City. Its location near Republic Studios made it a favorite eating place for Republic's actors and crew, especially its western stars such as John Wayne, Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. It remains a drawing spot for celebrity guests, although the 1971 San Fernando earthquake diverted the spring that fed the lakes and they were closed for fishing.
Ben and Carol 1973-M
Photo of Ben and Carol Johnson by Bela Ungrin, for the Houston Post, which shut down in 1995. Its assets are now owned by the Houston Chronicle. From markings on the back, the photo appears to have been published on January 24, 1973.
Red Pony-1M
Publicity photo for The Red Pony
BJ-1956M
Photo of Ben dated 1956. No additional information provided.
The Sacketts-5M
Publicity photo for The Sacketts
The Sacketts-4M
Publicity photo for The Sacketts
The Sacketts-3M
French publicity still from The Sacketts. The French title is "Duel a Santa Fe."
The Sacketts-1M
Publicity photo for The Sacketts
BJ and John Mullins-M
Photo from a Sunday, April 7, 1974 article in the Houston Chronicle magazine. Magazine caption cut out and pasted to the back of the photo reads: "Ben Johnson, rancher and actor, says of Mullins: 'He's tougher'n a wood hauler.' " Below the caption, in handwriting, "John Mullins, former cowboy."
BJ-CandidM
Autographed candid photo of Ben Johnson. Date/year/location unknown.
Wild Horses-3M
Publicity photo for Wild Horses
Wild Horses-2M
Publicity photo for Wild Horses
Wild Horses-1M
Publicity photo for Wild Horses
BJ and Corrine Bjorkland-M
Snipe on the back of this photo reads: TIPS FROM A RODEO CHAMP -- Corrine Bjorkland, winter visitor in Tucson receives a lesson in horsemanship from rodeo champion and prominent western movie star Ben Johnson during the annual Tucson rodeo, the Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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