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Category Archives: Film
Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 17
In case you just tuned in, I am using the Wikipedia entry on Wallace Beery — alleging that he was involved in the death of Ted Healy — as a way to explore Wikipedia’s fundamental problems with accuracy and delve … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood, Nightclubs
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery
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Movieland Mystery Photo — Newsboy Cap Edition VIII
Once again, we find newsboy caps in nefarious surroundings — note the presence of a slot machine in the background. How to Wear a Hat — Newsboy Cap Edition How to Wear a Hat — ‘Grapes of Wrath’ Edition Movieland … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo
Tagged #Newsboy caps, film, hollywood, movies, mystery photo
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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Ned Sparks — Hollywood Grouch
Ned Sparks in “George White’s 1935 Scandals.” Photo courtesy of Mary Mallory. Throughout the history of film, many supporting players have functioned as the spine or safety chord upon which motion pictures have been built. Making the most of sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Hollywood, Hollywood Heights, Mary Mallory
Tagged #Comedy, film, hollywood, mary mallory, movis
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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 16
In case you just tuned in, I am using the Wikipedia entry on Wallace Beery — alleging that he was involved in the death of Ted Healy — as a way to explore Wikipedia’s fundamental problems with accuracy and delve … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood, Nightclubs
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, film, hollywood, Three Stooges
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‘Gangster Squad’: Fail — Part 3
In responding to my post on “Gangster Squad,” Earl Boebert raised the interesting question about whether officers used a one-handed or two-handed grip in the 1940s. For comparison, here’s a picture from Jack Webb’s “The Badge” (1958) showing LAPD cadets … Continue reading
Wikipedia: Murder and Myth – Part 15
In case you just tuned in, I am using the Wikipedia entry on Wallace Beery – alleging that he was involved in the death of Ted Healy – as a way to explore Wikipedia’s fundamental problems with accuracy and delve … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood, Nightclubs
Tagged 1937, film, hollywood, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery, Wilipedia
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Wikipedia Revert War: Wallace Beery vs. Ted Healy, Round 9
Folks have been busy on the Ted Healy entry! Will clarity emerge? We can only hope.
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery
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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 14
In case you just tuned in, I am using the Wikipedia entry on Wallace Beery – alleging that he was involved in the death of Ted Healy – as a way to explore Wikipedia’s fundamental problems with accuracy and delve … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery
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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth – Part 13
In case you just tuned in, I am using the Wikipedia entry on Wallace Beery – alleging that he was involved in the death of Ted Healy – as a way to explore Wikipedia’s fundamental problems with accuracy and delve … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood, Nightclubs
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, film, Ted Healy, Three Stooges
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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated +++)
And for Monday, we have a mystery switchboard operator.
Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Vice to Nice – Cigarette Cards
A cigarette card of Boots Mallory, courtesy of Mary Mallory. From the beginning of time, people have collected things, be it books, coins or people, in order to feel important, to be connected, to grow and to learn. Through the … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Hollywood Heights, Mary Mallory
Tagged #EBay, film, hollywood, Hollywood Heights, mary mallory, movies
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‘Gangster Squad’: Fail — Part 2 (Updated)
“Inspired by a True Story” is movie shorthand for “what you’re about to see is all b.s.” Much against my better judgment, I forced myself to watch “Gangster Squad” again when it came out on DVD and “on demand.” Not … Continue reading
Posted in 1949, Film, Hollywood, LAPD
Tagged bloopers, Gangster Squad, lapd, Mickey Cohen
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Was Coleman Harris From ‘Gangster Squad’ a Real Person?
Josh Brolin, left, as Sgt. John O’Mara with Anthony Mackie as Officer Coleman Harris in “Gangster Squad.” Drinking in uniform in a nightclub while on duty? I don’t think so. Now that “Gangster Squad” is out on DVD and available … Continue reading
Posted in 1949, African Americans, Film, Hollywood, LAPD
Tagged 1949, African Americans, Gangster Squad, lapd
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Wikipedia Revert War: Wallace Beery vs. Ted Healy, Round 8
Wikipedia: Now you see it, now you don’t. The story is gone — at least for today. DoctorJoeE has been busy updating the Wallace Beery and Ted Healy entries. Having been involved with Wikipedia for years, however, I would bet … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood
Tagged 1937, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery, Wikiepedia
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Wikipedia Revert War: Wallace Beery vs. Ted Healy, Round 7
Wrapping up our third week (well, I did warn you that this would be long and tedious) of looking at the “Wallace Beery beat Ted Healy to death” yarn here’s where we stand: Our friend DoctorJoeE has been at work … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery
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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 12
In case you just tuned in, I am using the Wikipedia entry on Wallace Beery — alleging that he was involved in the death of Ted Healy — as a way to explore Wikipedia’s fundamental problems with accuracy and delve … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, films, hollywood, Three Stooges
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Wikipedia Revert War: Wallace Beery vs. Ted Healy, Round 6
And here is where we get to one of Wikipedia’s great amusements: long, turgid squabbles over the content of a post. (The protracted, impassioned rag chew over whether the entry should be titled “Black Dahlia” or “The Black Dahlia” remains … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery
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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 11
In case you just tuned in, I am using the Wikipedia entry on Wallace Beery — alleging that he was involved in the death of Ted Healy — as a way to explore Wikipedia’s fundamental problems with accuracy and delve … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Books and Authors, Film, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, hollywood, Ted Healy, Three Stooges
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Wikipedia Revert War: Wallace Beery vs. Ted Healy, Round 5
The battle continues!
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery
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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 10
In case you just tuned in, I am using the Wikipedia entry on Wallace Beery — alleging that he was involved in the death of Ted Healy — as a way to explore Wikipedia’s fundamental problems with accuracy and delve … Continue reading
Posted in 1937, Books and Authors, Film, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, hollywood, Ted Healy, Three Stooges
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