Monthly Archives: September 2008

Movie revivals — Bonnie and Clyde

Posted on September 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "Bonnie and Clyde,"1967. Sept. 26, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Silent Movie Theatre. Tickets $10. "Bonnie and Clyde," with "A Night in Heaven" at 10:15 p.m..

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Texas teenager arrested in death plot, September 25, 1958

Posted on September 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Houston girl held in plan to kill family Teenager is in custody on charges of shooting her brother to death. She tells police she was unable to carry out plot to murder her parents.    Coming soon: "The Defiant Ones" … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — Glass Wall

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "The Glass Wall" and "Jack McCall, Desperado," 1953. Sept. 26, 2008, 7:30 p.m. UCLA Hammer Museum Billy Wilder Theater. Tickets $10.  

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Angels hire new GM, September 24, 1968

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Walsh named Angel general manager ‘I think that the sun will be shining very soon in Anaheim.’ — Bill Rigney, Angel field manager Peggy Fleming at the Fabulous Forum! By Keith Thursby Times staff writer The first time the Angels … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles County supervisors divert money for Dodger Stadium roads, September 24, 1958

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Chavez Ravine funds go elsewhere County money intended to build roads into Dodger Stadium will be diverted to other projects. Wait a minute! IMDB says this is W.R. Burnett’s "Asphalt Jungle" turned into a western.  By Keith Thursby Times staff … Continue reading →

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Films in production — Wizard of Oz, September 24, 1938

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, W.C. Fields is out of "The Wizard of Oz" and Frank Morgan is in. Nearly 500 people are dead from a hurricane that tore through the northeastern United States. Damage is so great that no reliable estimates are available. … Continue reading →

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Houston takes stock of historic sites after Hurricane Ike

Posted on September 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by J.R. Gonzales, Bayou City History blog The Houston Public Library, where trees were knocked down by Hurricane Ike. My fellow history blog colleague, J.R. Gonzales at the Houston Chronicle, who is still without electricity after Hurricane Ike, takes … Continue reading →

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Fire closes Ventura Freeway; milestone for Rams star, September 23, 1968

Posted on September 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a fire closes the Ventura Freeway from Camarillo to Woodland Hills. By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Dick Bass, a three-time Pro Bowl running back who played for the Rams from 1960-69, scored three touchdowns and became the 12th … Continue reading →

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Movie star mystery photos

Posted on September 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Our mystery guest was identified almost immediately yesterday by Steven Bibb. Because he guessed so quickly that this is Ariane Borg, I deferred his answer for a day to see if anyone else would … Continue reading →

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O.J. Simpson leads USC to 29-20 win over Minnesota, September 22, 1968

Posted on September 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

"My solution for the world’s ills is for everybody to take off their clothes and jump in a big pile…" — David Carradine By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer O.J. Simpson started his Heisman Trophy-winning season with four touchdowns in … Continue reading →

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Black civil rights leader stabbed; Dodgers win, September 22, 1958

Posted on September 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Martin Luther King Jr. hospitalized Woman judged insane after plunging a letter opener into the civil rights leader’s chest. Black civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., 29, is in critical condition at Harlem Hospital in New York after being … Continue reading →

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Dodgers boost radio ratings, September 21, 1958

Posted on September 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

KMPC thrives on Dodger diet Station at 710 on the AM dial wins the local radio pennant. (Not to be confused with KPMC, 1560) Above, back in the days when there were beauty contests for every subject, even to encourage … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles history — Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on September 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

An oil derrick in the street near the Beverly Center? Who knew? Oil was 80 cents a barrel or $11.66 USD 2007.

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Movie star hits USC football player over car crash, September 21, 1938

Posted on September 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

Nazis poised to take Sudetenland Britain and France warn Czechoslovakia she must surrender or fight alone. Germans set tomorrow as war deadline. John Barrymore in "Hold That Coed." Bonus: Learn to dance the Limpy Dimp.   Train crash kills 11 … Continue reading →

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Yankee Stadium opens, April 19, 1923

Posted on September 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer The New York Yankees play their final regular-season game at Yankee Stadium today. Here’s a look at how The Times covered the first game in the House That Ruth Built, a victory over the … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles history — Wattles Mansion

Posted on September 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

L.A. orders Hollywood preservation group out of mansion Email Picture Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times HISTORIC: Gardener Lupe Flores works at the Wattles Mansion. Hollywood Heritage has supervised the estate for 25 years under an exclusive agreement with the … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles history — car designer

Posted on September 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

The tail fin era General Motors designer Chuck Jordan visits Los Angeles to encourage young car nuts to pursue their dreams. His advice: ‘Start as bold as you can…. If you don’t start out ambitious enough, it will be drained … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — Crimson Kimono

Posted on September 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "Crimson Kimono" (paired with "Battle of the Coral Sea"). Jan. 27, 2009, 8 p.m. Ramo Auditorium at Caltech."The Crimson Kimono," with discussion afterward. Frank Capra Film Series. Free.  

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Los Angeles on smog alert, Braves win against Cards, September 19, 1958

Posted on September 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles urged to drive less and reduce smog  Ozone levels in the region reach 0.53 per million, which would be a Stage 3 alert in 2008.    The "Mating Urge," in "flaming color." Imdb says this wasn’t released until … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — The Godfather

Posted on September 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "The Godfather," 1972. Sept. 19-25, 2008, ArcLight Hollywood."The Godfather" and "Godfather II."  Member movie.

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