Monthly Archives: April 2009

Hollywood Wheels — Louis B. Mayer’s Chrysler Imperial

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

What is billed as Louis B. Mayer’s 1950 Chrysler Imperial has been listed for sale in Hemmings Motor News. No price is included.

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Coming Tomorrow! Cary Grant Tells All, April 19, 1959

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times' front page promotes plans to publish Joe Hyams' three-part series on Cary Grant. But before the series was published, Grant contacted the editors and adamantly denied that he ever talked to Hyams. Check back tomorrow to see what … Continue reading →

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Body Found on Pasadena Golf Course, May 22, 1906

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Voices — Art Seidenbaum, 1963

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

    Our Place in the California Sun: From the Past, Reflections for Today July 29, 1990 By Art Seidenbaum, [Art Seidenbaum was a columnist for The Times from 1962 to 1978, book editor through 1984 and editor of the Opinion … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 19, 1955

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 15, 1951: "Ace in the Hole" opens in Los Angeles. April 7, 1950: Billy Wilder is casting a film with the working title "Human Interest Story" and renames it "Ace in the Hole."   April 13, 1950: Jan Sterling … Continue reading →

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Minister, Wife Held on Morals Charge, April 19, 1939

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

April 19, 1939: Joseph Jeffers and his wife, Zella Joy, were accused of engaging  in an illegal act in the privacy of their own home that was so obscene The Times couldn't say what it was. Even their private discussions … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo — April 19, 1939

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

This dress from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. The Buy It Now price is $65.

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Matt Weinstock — April 18, 1959

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

On Education Julius Sumner Miller teacher physics at El Camino College, is writing a book and on alternate Sundays (tomorrow) conducts a provocative program, "Why Is It So?" On KNXT, Channel 2. Between times he is a stormy advocate for … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — April 18, 1959

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

Ventura County Vice Jury May Call Cohen BY PAUL COATESStaff ColumnistFormer gambling czar Mickey Cohen may be called before a Ventura County grand jury to discuss his possible connection with prostitution, commercial sex parties and organized crime in Oxnard and … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 18, 1953

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

Feb. 13, 1951: Gloria Swanson (Best Actress), William Holden (Best Actor), Nancy Olson (Best Supporting Actress) and Erich von Stroheim (Best Supporting Actor)  are nominated for Academy Awards. "Sunset Boulevard" is nominated as best picture; Billy Wilder is nominated as … Continue reading →

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Gold Hunters Dig for Lost Underground Empire of the Lizard People!

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

I thought it would be fun to explore the story of the “Lizard People,” which is to say the excavations on Fort Moore Hill in an unsuccessful search for gold. G. Warren Shufelt usually gets the credit for the enterprise, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Oviatt’s

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

This vest from Oviatt's has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $14.95.

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Matt Weinstock — April 17, 1959

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Cans! Cans! Cans! The man on the phone, asking a moment of my time, sounded reasonable — at first. "You might want to write about this," he said. "I think I know why people are so tense and nervous and … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, April 17, 1959

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File The Time the Earth Shook So Gaudily Some of us live a lifetime clinging to one moment. John C. Crowe has. Fifth-three years ago tomorrow, he was a lonely boy of 17, orphaned by the death of both … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 17, 1950

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 20, 1950: Coming soon: "Sunset Boulevard." Nov. 6, 1948: Gloria Swanson meets Billy Wilder and Charles Bracket to discuss "Sunset Boulevard." Feb. 10, 1949: The script isn't done. Above, Gloria Swanson and Melvyn Douglas in a clip from the … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Aileen Pringle in the play "Tons of Money," 1932. Our mystery movie star of the week is Aileen Pringle, Please congratulate Diane Ely, Floradora, Bob Birchard, Dewey Webb, Peter Mintun, Dru Duniway, Cynthia Keillor, Sam, … Continue reading →

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