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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 13

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

Dec. 24. 1937: Betty Braun Healy disputes the autopsy results in the death of Ted Healy. In case you just tuned in, we are nearing the end of a long journey that began in April, when I stumbled across a … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 12

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Dec. 23, 1937: Ted Healy’s funeral, as reported in the Daily News. In case you just tuned in, we are nearing the end of a long journey that began in April, when I stumbled across a Wikipedia entry claiming that … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

Here’s Monday’s mystery photo.

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Movieland Mystery Photo – DTLA Edition (Updated +)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

What is the mystery downtown Los Angeles landmark in this mystery film? Update: OK… Everybody (nearly) has recognized this building. It’s a landmark. Now… What is the movie? C’mon silent film fans!

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated +)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

Dewey Webb,  one of the L.A. Daily Mirror regulars, wrote the other day about TCM’s intro to its late-night shows. Dewey was saying that he only recently realized that these are clipped from other movies and not original footage. So … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: John Decker – Painter to the Stars

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

Chester Conklin by John Decker, courtesy of Mary Mallory. “To sing, to laugh, to dream, to walk in my own way and be alone…” A recording of John Decker’s voice recited this phrase and the other words of Edmund Rostand’s … Continue reading →

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Pan-Pacific Auditorium — Hollywood Magic

Posted on June 8, 2013 by

I was watching “Johnny Eager” the other night and spotted this. Did they actually use the Pan-Pacific Auditorium?

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Watch TCM for Our Friends

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

Hey look who’s on TCM in “TCM Fanatic: Film Noir!” It’s Joan Renner…. Mary Mallory! Karie Bible! Watch for it!

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A Note on Music for Silent Films

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

A Blackhawk film in all its low-tech glory is for sale on EBay with bids starting at $9.99. Note the lack of a ZIP Code in the address, which would peg the film as dating from the 1950s or early … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated +++)

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

Here’s our mystery chap for Monday!

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Hollywood’s Little Country Church – Emblem of Bygone Days

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

Throughout its history, the city of Hollywood has seen much come and go in the name of “progress.” Instead of remodeling and reusing a historic structure, as is done in Europe or the East Coast, most builders simply tear down … Continue reading →

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Harold Lloyd on Location: Santa Fe Station

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

John Bengston emailed the other day to mention his research on Harold Lloyd’s filming locations in conjunction with the recent Lloyd festival on TCM. John pointed out that “Safety Last” and “Cops” used the same alley. I DVR’d just about … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo — EBay Edition

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

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 →

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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 19

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

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 →

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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 18

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

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 →

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Movieland Mystery Photo — Newsboy Cap Edition VIII (Updated +++)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Once again, we find newsboy caps in nefarious surroundings — note the presence of a slot machine in the background. Mary Mallory sends along a glass slide from her collection. Thanks, Mary! How to Wear a Hat — Newsboy Cap … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Ned Sparks — Hollywood Grouch

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

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 →

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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth — Part 16

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

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 →

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Wikipedia: Murder and Myth – Part 15

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

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 →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated +++)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

And for Monday, we have a mystery switchboard operator.

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