Tom Mix

　　Although most of his work was done in silent films, Mix was the first movie superstar, and was paid an amazing salary. He built the form of the western movies for decades to come by.

Roy Rogers

　　For people who did not experience the 1940s, it is difficult to appreciate how big a star Roy Rogers was. He was known as the "King of the Cowboys" and was also one of the singing cowboys who were warmly welcome by young and old. His movies were light-hearted and were especially popular with children. And Roger was one of the top box office draws of his time.

Gary Cooper

　　Cooper didn't star in a large number of western movies but the quality of his films, many of them timeless classics, makes him one of the best western movie stars in film history.

Randolph Scott

　　Scott was a huge western star of the 1950's and 1960's whose acting is still admired and imitated (模仿) by many actors today. Most of his finest films were made after he was 58 years old.

Gene Autry

　　Autry was the first "Singing Cowboy". His career is similar to that of Roy Rogers in many ways. He was one of the top money making western stars in film history. Autry's film and singing career, along with his wise investment (投资), made him extremely rich.

31. Who can be recognized as a pioneer of the western films?

A. Gene Autry. B. Tom Mix. C. Randolph Scott. D. Roy Rogers.

32. Which of the following is TRUE about the five movie stars?

A. Randolph Scott's best films were mainly made in his later years.

B. Gary Cooper featured in a large number of timeless classics.

C. Roy Rogers was only famous for his cowboy films.

D. Gene Autry beccame extremely rich because he can both act and sing.

33. Whose film will a child most probably choose to see at the cinema?

A. Tom Mix's. B. Gene Autry's. C. Roy Rogers's. D. Randolph Scott's.