1. Frederick Clifton Thomson was an American silent film cowboy who rivaled Tom Mix in popularity before dying at age 38 of tetanus.
13 Facts About Fred Thomson
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Fred Thomson married his college sweetheart, Gail Jepson and was ordained by the Presbytery of Los Angeles in September 1913.
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Fred Thomson joined the 143rd in Arcadia, California as a US Army chaplain.
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In 1923, Fred Thomson starred in his own action serial for Universal, The Eagle's Talons, in which he performed his own stunts.
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Fred Thomson became a superstar at FBO: He was the No 2 box office star for 1926 and 1927.
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In early December 1928, Fred Thomson stepped on a nail while working in his stables.
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Fred Thomson was survived by his widow, screenwriter Frances Marion, and their children Richard Thomson and Frederick C Thomson.
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Fred Thomson was interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
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Fred Thomson could wink one eye, nod his head yes or no, push a person with his head.
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Fred Thomson trained him to do certain things and expected him to perform them.
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Only three of Fred Thomson's movies have survived to the present day: Just Around the Corner is in the collection of the Library of Congress; The Love Light, starring Mary Pickford, has been released on VHS and DVD; and Thundering Hoofs has been released on VHS.
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Fred Thomson fell and suffered a compound fracture of his right thigh.
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Production of the movie was delayed for weeks while Fred Thomson recovered from his injury.