In 1923 Universal Pictures head Carl Laemmle put Hoxie under contract .
Soon head 's 's career was on par with that of other Western stars of the era : Art Acord , Harry Carey and Hoot Gibson .
In 1923 Universal Pictures head Carl Laemmle put Hoxie under contract and soon his career was on par with that of other Western stars of the era : Art Acord , Harry Carey and Hoot Gibson .