Popular on the set

Even though Tom Tyler was a B-western star during the mid-to late 1920's throughout the 1930's he was still popular enough to receive a considerable amount of attention from his public. In fact, it was not at all unusual for Tom Tyler to get mobbed by throngs of visiting fans who wanted to meet their hero in person on the set of whatever film he was shooting at the time. Of course, Tom also ran the risk of being manhandled by fans, as it so happened when he showed up on the clock to shoot “Tracy Rides” (1935), one of my personal favorites, which was shot on location in California:

From Reading Times, Reading, PA, May 28, 1934

Considering this happened during the height of his career more or less, Tom was obviously pleased to be afforded so much attention by his public, knowing he was greatly appreciated for his work. No doubt his fans enjoyed the privilege of being “up close and intimate” while observing their hero in action on the set, and hopefully Tom Tyler felt the same way too.

From "Tracy Rides"