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Tag Archives: film
Movieland Mystery Photo — EBay Edition
An EBay vendor has posted this “mystery photo” and is looking for help in identifying a certain “sexy, leggy” actress. Notice the code at the lower right: 1451-118. I’m sure Daily Mirror readers can help out our vendor, who thinks … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography
Tagged #EBay, film, hollywood, movies, mystery photo
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Dining With Jerry Lewis — Found on EBay
Longtime Daily Mirror readers may recall that Jerry Lewis briefly operated a restaurant on the Sunset Strip in the early 1960s. A menu from his business has been listed on EBay. Notice “Chili and Beans, Jerry Lewis” for $1.75. The … Continue reading
Posted in 1963, Film, Food and Drink
Tagged #EBay, #restaurants, film, Jerry Lewis, Sunset Strip
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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 19
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, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery
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Movieland Mystery Photo — Newsboy Cap Edition VIII (Updated +++)
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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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: 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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Wikipedia Revert War: Wallace Beery vs. Ted Healy, Round 3
And the reverts continue:
Posted in 1937, Film, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, film, hollywood, Ted Healy, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery
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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 9
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, Albert Broccoli, film, Gloria Blondell, hollywood, Three Stooges
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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated ++++)
Here’s our mystery chap for Monday. Update: In selecting a mystery movie, I usually avoid films that have just appeared on TCM, figuring that most Daily Mirror readers watch everything it airs. But this was such a bizarre discovery I … Continue reading
Dead Man’s Burden: Clare Bowen and the Left-Handed Gun
When I saw Philip DeJong’s photograph of Clare Bowen, I assumed it was a mistake because her left hand is on the trigger and her right hand is supporting the stock. But no. She is apparently left-handed. For comparison, here … Continue reading
Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 7
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, film, hollywood, Three Stooges
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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth – Part 6
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
Wikipedia: Murder and Myth – Part 5
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, History, Hollywood
Tagged #Wikipedia, 1937, film, hollywood, Three Stooges
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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated +++)
For Monday, a mystery couple.
Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — A Note on Sources
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, History, Hollywood
Tagged #research, #Wikipedia, 1937, film, hollywood, Three Stooges
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Wikipedia Watch: Yuri Gadyukin Hoax
An elaborate Wikipedia hoax involves a purported Soviet film director — who never existed. Among his alleged works is “Where the Tractors Roam.”
