Monthly Archives: April 2009

Matt Weinstock, April 11, 1959

Posted on April 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Glendale 'Witch' While recovering from the flu in 1942 Charlotte Armstrong amused herself by writing a mystery novel, "Lay On, MacDuff!" To her surprise, she sold it and it was published the way she wrote it. Until then she … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, April 11, 1959

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Confidential File (Press release) "Those who are skeptical of the adage 'love at first sight' would do well to know Steve Allen's account of his first meeting with Jayne Meadows. "Steve leaves no doubt about his feelings on the subject … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters, April 11, 1935

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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

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Coming Attraction: "Double Indemnity," Aug. 6, 1944 A page from the script of "Double Indemnity." Sept. 12, 1943: James M. Cain and Raymond Chandler discuss making "Double Indemnity." Here's the script from "Double Indemnity" from "The Daily Script." Philip K. … Continue reading →

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Movie Mystery Photo

Posted on April 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Diana Sands plays Diahann Carroll's cousin in an episode of "Julia," 1970. Update: Yes, as nearly everyone realized, this is Diana Sands, who died in 1973 at the age of 39. Just a reminder on … Continue reading →

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City Workers May Get 5% Raises; Snow Cancels Dodgers Opener, April 11, 1959

Posted on April 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

On the cover, President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon predict a Republican victory in the 1960 presidential election. The country is "squarely behind our efforts to block excess spending and to keep the federal budget in balance," Nixon says. At … Continue reading →

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Little Girl’s Body Taken From Well, April 11, 1949

Posted on April 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Read more about the Kathy Fiscus incident. >>>

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Found on EBay — UFO Society

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

This label, for the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock — April 10, 1959

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dilemma Continues A year and a half ago the frustrating dilemma of Roy Huerta, 38, a cook, and his wife, Manuela, 32, was told here. Ten years before, in 1947, they were married in Los Angeles. One day in 1949 … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, April 10, 1959

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Con Men Live High When Going's Tough Paul Coates is back on the local scene. He'll take another look at the explosive Caribbean situation beginning Monday. It's a simple economic fact. When times get tough, the con men … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters, April 10, 1933

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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

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July 1, 1943: "Five Graves to Cairo" opens in Los Angeles.  July 12, 1943: A typical post-release blurb about the film. http://d.yimg.com/static.video.yahoo.com/yep/YV_YEP.swf?ver=2.2.40Erich Von Stroheim as Field Marshal Rommel in "Five Graves to Cairo @ Yahoo! Video Nov. 5, 1942.  Above, … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — Legacies From the ONE Archives

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Highlights from the ONE Archives' film and videotape collection will be shown at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Billy Wilder Theater. A panel discussion will feature Malcolm Boyd, Lillian Faderman, Joseph Hawkins, Don Kilhefner and Mark Thompson. Tickets are … Continue reading →

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Sandy Koufax on Pitching and Pain, April 10, 1969

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Ben Olender / Los Angeles Times Sandy Koufax makes the final pitch of the 1963 World Series. Photograph by Art Rogers Los Angeles Times Sandy Koufax winces in pain, but wins his fourth consecutive game, going seven for eight, … Continue reading →

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Jilted Model Kills Herself, April 10, 1959

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Postscript — Eva Gabor married Richard Brown on Oct. 4, 1959. They divorced in 1972.

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Nuestro Pueblo — April 10, 1939

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Found on EBay — Raymond Chandler Letter

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

What appears to be an original letter by Raymond Chandler, addressed to Edgar Carter, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $15.50.

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Matt Weinstock — April 9, 1959

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Justice Strained A man who lives in an outlying section a few nights ago drove a guest, a visitor from New York, to the Biltmore Hotel. It was after midnight when he reached the downtown section. He was driving west … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — April 9, 1959

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Coates Talks With Exiled Boss Batista This is another in a series of columns by Paul Coates, based on a trip to the Dominican Republic, where he interviewed ousted dictators Juan Peron andFulgencio Batista. By PAUL V. COATES, Mirror … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters, April 9, 1931

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