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    • Jul 4, 1912
    Western singer and actor Walter Shrum is born in Cabaniss, Oklahoma. He and Al Dexter each earn country hits in 1945 with the Cindy Walker-penned "Triflin' Gal"
    Jan 29, 1938
    "The Old Barn Dance" debuts in movie theaters. The western features Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette, as well as Autry's now-familiar horse, Champion, plus Roy Rogers, Walter Shrum, Frankie Marvin and Sons Of The Pioneers member Bob Nolan
    Mar 11, 1938
    "Land Of Fighting Men" debuts in movie theaters with Walter Shrum and his Colorado Hillbillies providing music
    May 4, 1939
    Movie theaters present "Blue Montana Skies," featuring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Walter Shrum and Frankie Marvin
    Jul 20, 1940
    The Judy Canova movie "Scatterbrain" opens, with musical roles for Walter Shrum and songwriter Hal Blair
    Dec 30, 1940
    The ninth Tex Ritter film of the year, "Rollin' Home To Texas," opens, with Ritter singing "Wabash Cannonball." Also in the cast: Eddie Dean, Walter Shrum and songwriter Hal Blair
    Oct 20, 1945
    The Johnny Mack Brown western "The Lost Trail" opens in movie houses. Walter Shrum and his Colorado Hillbillies, riding their current hit "Triflin' Gal," are also featured in the film
    Jul 11, 1946
    "The Desert Horseman," another in Charles Starrett's Durango Kid western series, debuts on the silver screen. Smiley Burnette and Walter Shrum and his Colorado Hillbillies provide the soundtrack
    Jul 1, 1949
    The western "Trouble At Melody Mesa" appears in theaters with Walter Shrum among the singing cowboys
    May 1, 1991
    Western singer and actor Walter Shrum dies in Fresno, California. He appeared in movies with Gene Autry and Tex Ritter and had a 1945 country hit with "Triflin' Gal"
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