Oh, You Cowgirl! A Documentary Film

Shirley Morris, Producer, Director, Writer and Narrator for "Oh, You Cowgirl!" is available to select groups for special appearances.

  "This isn't a story about rodeo champions. It isn't a story of repression, the suffrage movement, grain prices or the Great Depression. None of that can be denied and I'm sure there is truth to all of it. What is important to me, is that I pass along to the audience the passion, heart and spirit of a few of these individual women...."

- Shirley Morris

Vera McGinnis, was an early rodeo cowgirl and trick rider. She was the first woman to design and wear her own trousers in a rodeo performance.

The Greatest True Story About The Cowgirls Is Now Available To Classrooms Across The United States.

Special pricing has been established for purchase and rentals of the acclaimed documentary, "Oh, You Cowgirl!" for schools, universities and libraries.

Future episodes of "Oh, You Cowgirl!" are being completed and the film will be presented as a series.

Shirley Morris, filmmaker and storyteller will also be available for limited, special appearances.

For more information, please email shirleymorris@thecowgirlmovie.com

"Oh, You Cowgirl!" Will Screen July 23

With special appearance by Filmmaker, Shirley Morris

The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, the Cowgirls of the West Museum and Wyoming Community Media in association with LightsOn! Downtown Group present a special screening of the documentary film “Oh, You Cowgirl” and a special appearance by director, producer and entertainer Shirley Morris.

Looking for something to do after the rodeo or before the night show? Be Inspired… See Oh, You Cowgirl Saturday July 23rd! Check out the event on facebook.

Tickets are available online at Eventbrite. Or, buy tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door (checks, cash, credit cards) Walk up Box Office – Phoenix Books and Music 1612 Capitol Avenue 307-632-3476

They left a legacy so steeped in American Lore, you wonder, “Could it be true?” Take an unforgettable journey with the cowgirls who redefined the West.

Director and producer Shirley Morris learned about the cowgirls who came west as ranchers and homesteaders and the women of the wild west shows. It has become her passion and heart to bring their stories to as many people who will listen. She says, "The cowgirls contribution to the history of the west along with what they have given generationally in spirit is important. The courage, tenacity, strength and grit of these women has contributed, greatly and unselfishly to who we are as westerners and Americans. Women have achieved so much and in many ways it is because of the cowgirls of the west who, as stated in the film, “…. Were more courageous than they had a right to be."

The Historic Hynds Building has reopened as a cultural and arts center. The screening will be the inaugural film event in the unique venue located in the heart of Downtown Cheyenne.

To find out more about the film, visit

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The story behind the story of “Oh, You Cowgirl!

It's been more than four years since I first learned of the cowgirls who came west as ranchers and homesteaders and the women of the wild west shows. It has become my passion and heart to bring their stories to as many people who  will listen. Their contribution to the history of the west along with what they have given generationally in spirit is important and I believe the courage, tenacity, strength and grit of these women has contributed, greatly and unselfishly to who we are as westerners and Americans. We can and have achieved so much and in many ways it is because of the women who, as stated in the film, ".... were more courageous than they had a right to be."

I grew up far from the plains and prairies, had not heard of any cowgirls  other than Dale Evans and Annie Oakley - both great women in their own right, at  the time I began my research. Two weeks into my research about the early  cowgirls, I had a dream; A dirt road, tree to the left, an old ranch house with  a covered wooden porch waiting in front of me. I stepped up onto the wooden  planks, opened the door and the room was FILLED with wall to wall cowgirls! One  had a huge hat and about a year later, I identified her from a photograph as  Claire Belcher.

I walked up to the right to find a table filled with food - these women  were there for a celebration, party, gathering of some kind. A green screened porch door opened and an older woman walked in and over to me. She poked my arm  with her index finger with every word she spoke, "Shirley, you have to hurry  up!" It would be nearly two years before I would be able to identify that woman. It was Dolly Eskew and I thought she wanted me to hurry up and write her  story.

It wasn't until the film was finished, about three weeks ago (September 2010) that the final piece of the puzzle came together for me. I was looking through some old  photographs furnished to me by C. B. Irwins g-grandson. I found one photo of an  old shed connected to the Y6 barn. There it was! It was the building from my dream where all the old  cowgirls were. They want their story told! That is what Dolly was telling me -  The old cowgirl and show woman was coming forth once again and looking out for  these gals, many who were known as "Dolly's Girls" and had worked as rodeo  entertainers for the JE Ranch Rodeo.

I am committed to their stories and will continue my research and writing. The screenplay for the feature film is coming along nicely. I hope Oh, You  Cowgirl! will introduce a new generation to just how great and inspiring these  women were.

Shirley Morris
Producer/Director/Writer

For more cowgirl stories and photo's, please visit my blog http://thelonecowgirl.blogspot.com

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