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20,000 throng to Dodge City for Hollywood movie premiere

High Plains Public Radio | By Skip Mancini
Published May 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM CDT

In 1939 the world premiere of the Hollywood western “Dodge City” brought thousands to Dodge City from both coasts and all points in-between, arriving by car, horseback and three special trains.  A parade, wild west show, rodeo and raucous celebrations accompanied the movie, which played simultaneously in three theaters.

 
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