"The Ballad of Salvation Bill" by Robert Service

Mickey Maguire narrates this classic poem by Robert Service, a wild tale of tobacco addiction and bibles in the frozen North, as Jake Skilly, the real character who inspired the poem. Maguire, who is 53, achieved the old age makeup with The Scream Team's "Wyzard" latex prosthetic, grease paint and washable hair dye.

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[5string74]

Wow. I am a big fan of Lee Marvin. Did he recite the whole thing? I'll have to rent that film. Thanks for the comment.

[PatrickStar379]

I just watched it again and let me tell you that the second time was even better than the first. You are a great actor and it would be wonderful if you made another video.

[5string74]

Boy, you made my day! I used to be an actor but I stopped in the early 90's and went back to music (bluegrass banjo). This is the first bit of acting I have done in quite a while. I really appreciate the nice feedback. (of course, I had a great script!

[PatrickStar379]

it was amazing man. i loved it

[5string74]

Thank you. This is one of my favorite Service poems. I read a lot of his work while living in a log cabin an Canada. So glad you enjoyed it.

[cristal12388]

Best Version I ever heard of this was recited By Lee Marvin , Incredable voice for this poem , Think it was in Paint youre wagon movey , Anybody else ever hear or remember that version???

[stellinggoldencross]

Nice work. Service is one of my favorites. I am sure he would be happy with this.

[fitzpjo]

Oh God yes!

[anniee55]

You did a fine job. Robert Service is one of my favorite poets. I gave you a 5. Thank You !

[Valentine1723]

Is that enough? Alright then, I have to go to the bathroom. - Hahaha, awesome. This is probably my favorite Service Poem.

[PatrickStar379]

I hope that when you make the second video that was shot up in Novia Scotia it will be as good as this!