Today in SCV History, July 30, 1921, a film crew from William Fox Studios arrived in Placerita Canyon and intentionally set an old two-story house ablaze for the filming of the silent Western Trailin’. The dramatic fire served as the climactic scene in Trailin’, starring legendary cowboy actor Tom Mix. The house, located on the Wertz Ranch, sat within what ...

On May 11, 1920, Hollywood’s cowboy superstar Tom Mix found himself on the wrong side of the law in Newhall, California.  The legendary silent film actor, known for his rugged charisma and daring stunts on screen, was served a warrant for reckless driving by Deputy Constable W. King Collins in Newhall. The incident stemmed from an alleged violation on April ...