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Murl Dowdy 1908 - 1985

Murl Dowdy of Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas was born on February 19, 1908, and died at age 77 years old in August 1985.
Murl Dowdy
Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas 72801
February 19, 1908
August 1985
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Murl Dowdy's History: 1908 - 1985

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  • 02/19
    1908

    Birthday

    February 19, 1908
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  • 08/dd
    1985

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    August 1985
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    Murl Dowdy lived 6 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 77.
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In 1908, in the year that Murl Dowdy was born, Henry Ford developed the first Model T automobile, often called the Tin Lizzy or flivver. Produced from 1908 through 1927, it first sold for $850 - which made it affordable for every middle class family. Previously, cars were the province of the upper class and the introduction of the Model T and its availability changed U.S. culture. Within days of its release, over 15,000 cars had been ordered.
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In 1927, at the age of 19 years old, Murl was alive when the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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