Boles Collection

Music cover, Animal Crackers in My Soup, Shirley Temple
Music cover, Animal Crackers in My Soup, music by Ray Henderson, words by Ted Koehler, Edward Heyman and Irving Caesar, sung by Shirley Temple in the film Curly Top. 1935

John Boles (1895-1969), American actor, 20th century. Boles started out in Hollywood in the silent movie era, but became a huge star with the advent of sound

John Boles, American actor, 1934-1935. Boles started out in Hollywood in the silent movie era, but became a huge star with the advent of talkies. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave

John Boles, American actor, 1933. Boles (1895-1969), started out in Hollywood in the silent movie era, but became a huge star with the advent of talkies

John Boles (1895 - 1969), American actor

Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) close-up of trunk, Sardinia, Italy, April

European Aspen (Populus tremula) close-up of trunk, growing in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
European Aspen (Populus tremula) close-up of trunk, growing in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, August

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) ancient tree, close-up of trunk with cavity, Inchmahome Priory, Inchmahome, Lake of Menteith, Stirling, Scotland, July

Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) close-up of trunk, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, July

Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana) close-up of trunk, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, March

Wild Pear (Pyrus pyraster) close-up of trunk, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, March

European Holly (Ilex aquifolium) close-up of trunk, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, March

Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) close-up of trunk, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, March

Ring-barking tree to clear forest for agriculture, Prey Veng, Cambodia, January

Hairy-leafed Apitong (Dipterocarpus alatus) close-up of trunk, with resin escaping naturally, Prey Veng, Cambodia, January

Common Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) close-up of multiple trunks of old coppiced tree, French Pyrenees, France, June

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) habit, Dorest, England, October

Cork Oak (Quercus suber) close-up of trunk, with harvested bark, growing in managed forest on basalt plateau, Giara di Gesturi, Sardinia, Italy, April

Common Oak (Quercus robur) trunk and branches, growing in meadow at edge of village, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England, May

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of trunk, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) close-up of trunk, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, September

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) close-up of trunk, with bark damaged by feeding sheep, Wales, february

Charles Bole, American stage robber, known as Black Bart. Date: 19th Century

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) gnarled trunk of old tree, Norfolk, England, july

Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) trunk, regrowth from old logged stump, Redwood N. P. California, U. S. A
Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) trunk, regrowth from old logged stump, Redwood N.P. California, U.S.A

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) close-up of trunk, looking up to canopy, Sequoia N. P. California, U. S. A
Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) close-up of trunk, looking up to canopy, Sequoia N.P. California, U.S.A

Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) trunks, in forest habitat, Stout Grove, Redwood N. P. California, U. S. A
Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) trunks, in forest habitat, Stout Grove, Redwood N.P. California, U.S.A

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trunks, in forest habitat, Sequoia N. P. California, U. S. A
Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trunks, in forest habitat, Sequoia N.P. California, U.S.A

Common Yew (Taxus baccata) close-up of trunk, in church graveyard, St. Marys Church, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Common Walnut (Juglans regia) close-up of snow covered bole, with Ivy (Hedera helix) and lichens growing on trunk, in garden, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) trunk with burrs, growing in ancient woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) close-up of multiple trunks, growing in alder carr wet woodland, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) close-up of trunk, Bacton, Suffolk, England, november

Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) Big Cedar, trunk, Olympic N. P. Washington State, U. S. A
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) Big Cedar, trunk, Olympic N.P. Washington State, U.S.A

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) close-up of bole, Norfolk, England, october

Common Oak (Quercus robur) ancient tree, close-up of trunk and bole, in hedgerow at edge of pasture with melting snow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of trunk with burr, growing in ancient woodland, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) exposed roots, growing in alder carr wet woodland habitat, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Hinderclay Fen, Hinderclay, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Stone bee shelter containing 33 boles built in mid 19th century to house straw bee skeps, The Bee Shelter, Hartpury Church, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England, june

Graumans Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, California. The film showing at the time was Back Street (remade in both 1941 & 1961!) starring Irene Dunne and John Boles

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"Boles: A Melodic Journey with John Boles and Shirley Temple" Step back in time as we explore the enchanting world of "boles, " where music covers and childhood memories intertwine. 🎶✨ Remember those carefree days when Animal Crackers in My Soup played on repeat, filling our hearts with joy? Well, it was none other than the talented American actor John Boles who shared that magical moment alongside the beloved Shirley Temple during their collaboration in 1934-1935. 🎬❤️ John Boles, a prominent figure of the 20th century's golden age of cinema, captivated audiences with his remarkable performances throughout his career. From his iconic roles to his undeniable charm, he left an indelible mark on Hollywood's history books. 🌟📽️ But let us not forget that "boles" can also refer to nature's wonders – majestic trees standing tall and proud like actors on a grand stage. Imagine gazing at the Common Ash close-up in Vicarage Plantation, Suffolk; its trunk revealing years of growth within a woodland sanctuary. Or perhaps marveling at the regrowth from an old logged stump of a Coastal Redwood in California's Redwood National Park – nature's resilience personified. Travel across continents to Sardinia, Italy, where you'll encounter the Stone Pine close-up; its sturdy trunk bearing witness to centuries-old stories whispered by gentle breezes. In river valley fen landscapes like Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R. , discover European Aspen showcasing its intricate bark patterns up close – each line telling tales of survival against all odds. And finally, venture into Mayne Island off British Columbia's coast for encounters with Pacific Madrone trees whose textured barks become home to tiny creatures like ants - reminding us that even amidst beauty lies hidden worlds waiting to be explored.