Category Archives: L.A. Voices

James Curtis / L.A. Voices: Jules White – Part 7

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

A reproduction of a poster for the Three Stooges “Half-Wits Holiday” has been listed on EBay as Buy It Now for $6.99. James writes: Here’s another of those interviews I did during a random burst of energy in 1975. This … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow on the L.A. Daily Mirror

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

James Curtis concludes his interview with Jules White and discusses Harry Cohn, the death of Curly Howard and why he retired.

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Jules White, Part 6

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

A photo of Buster Keaton in “Sidewalks of New York” has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $199.95. James writes: Here’s another of those interviews I did during a random burst of energy in 1975. This one took place … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Jules White, Part 5

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

I believe that talent lives with a man until he dies. — Jules White Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Jules White, Part 4

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

  Photo: The Senate chambers in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” was redecorated as a palace for a Three Stooges film. James writes: Here’s another of those interviews I did during a random burst of energy in 1975. This one … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Jules White, Part 3

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

  Photo: The Three Stooges’ “Spooks,” produced and directed by Jules White. James writes: Here’s another of those interviews I did during a random burst of energy in 1975. This one took place a couple of weeks before my previously-posted … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Jules White, Part 2

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

Charlie Chaplin once said to me, “The only other man in this business that I fear, who I think is as funny as anyone I can conceive of or think of, is Lloyd Hamilton.” And he was. And I patterned … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Jules White, Part 1

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Photo: Jules White in an undated picture. Here’s another of those interviews I did during a random burst of energy in 1975. This one took place a couple of weeks before my previously-posted talk with Dick Lane, and my memory … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: ‘Spencer Tracy: A Biography’

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

The Daily Mirror HQ just acquired “Spencer Tracy: A Biography,” by James Curtis, who recently shared his Dick Lane interview in L.A. Voices. The book isn’t officially out yet, but James did a prerelease book signing last week in conjunction … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Dick Lane, Part 7

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Photo: Spade Cooley, named the honorary mayor of Encino, gives dictation to secretary Gloria Murphy, who is riding his stallion, Golden Nugget, 1954. This is Part 7 of James Curtis’ 1975 interview with Dick Lane. In this segment, Lane discusses … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: This Week in the Daily Mirror

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Photo: Dick Lane in a publicity still listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99. This week on the L.A. Daily Mirror: On Monday, Eve Golden has a roundup of recent notable obituaries in Queen of the Dead; and Mary Mallory … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Dick Lane, Part 6

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Image: Listening to the radio, Oct. 28, 1945. This is Part 6 of James Curtis’ 1975 interview with Dick Lane. In this segment, Lane discusses Jack Benny, roller derby, professional wrestling and Gorgeous George. James Curtis’ interview with Dick Lane … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Dick Lane, Part 5

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Photo: Dick Lane with Laurel and Hardy in “The Bullfighters.” This is Part 5 of James Curtis’ 1975 interview with Dick Lane. In this segment, Lane discusses Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, making “Wonder Man” with Danny Kaye and … Continue reading →

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Coming Tomorrow: James Curtis’ L.A. Voices – Dick Lane, Part 5

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Photo: Dick Lane in “Boom Town.” Coming up tomorrow: Part 5 of James Curtis’ interview with Dick Lane, who discusses Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, making “Wonder Man” with Danny Kaye and televising pro wrestling.

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Dick Lane, Part 4

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

  Photo: Dick Lane in 1947. The woman may be Jane Harvey, who was crowned “Queen of Television Week” in March 1947. Credit: Steve Dichter Collection. This is Part 4 of James Curtis’ 1975 interview with Dick Lane. In this … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices — Dick Lane, Part 3

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

One of the countless gags in Olsen and Johnson’s “Hellzapoppin’ ” This is Part 3 of James Curtis’ 1975 interview with Dick Lane. In this installment, Lane discusses Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, Jack Benny, Howard Hawks and making “Hellzapoppin’ ” … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Dick Lane, Part 2

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

This is Part 2 of James Curtis’ 1975 interview with Dick Lane. In this segment, Lane discusses his start in films in Los Angeles, making “Union Pacific” with Cecil B. De Mille, Howard Hughes’ takeover of RKO  and making “Boom … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Photo: Dick Lane and Helen Wallace in “Sioux City Sue,” 1946. In 1975, while still in college, I did a short series of interviews. There was no real purpose to these, other than they were with people who interested me … Continue reading →

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