Monthly Archives: October 2010

From the Vaults: ‘Cat People’ (1982)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

Remake time! Although apparently director Paul Schrader ("American Gigolo"; also the writer of "Taxi Driver") insisted that he didn't intend "Cat People" as a remake of the 1942 film. Still, it's got main characters named Irena, Oliver and Alice, who … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Oct. 17, 1960

Posted on October 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 17, 1960: Why did Thomas Albert Cronin resign as Princess Margaret's butler? Paul Coates gets the answer from Cronin himself. CONFIDENTIAL TO 'NEUTRAL AT THE CLUB': A businessman who says he is not interested in politics is … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Oct. 17, 1960

Posted on October 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 17, 1960: Frank Bronson, who took over the Hotel Morris at 809 E. 5th St. 2 1/2 years ago, is starting to clean up his portion of skid row, Matt Weinstock says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Oct. 17, 1940

Posted on October 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Oct. 17, 1940: Wally Beery, a lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve, is putting business affairs in order in anticipation of an early call to active duty, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on October 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Here’s our weekend mystery chap. I like to keep things more informal on the weekend, so I’ll post comments as they come in. This week’s mystery photos showed the apartment of William Desmond Taylor!

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Oct. 16, 1940

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

            Oct. 16, 1940: One look at Desi Arnaz's post-vacation contours and RKO execs ordered him on a strict reducing diet twixt now and his next picture's starting date, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

Posted on October 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

This silk scarf from Oviatt’s has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $3.99.

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Oct. 15, 1960

Posted on October 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 15, 1960: It’s Saturday – at least in 1960 – which means Paul Coates, Matt Weinstock and Abby are all on one page!

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Oct. 15, 1940

Posted on October 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Tom Treanor files a story on a military parade in Hungary. There were no bands in the parade. “Machine guns play the tune in a modern army,” he says.   Oct. 15, 1940 — CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNIQUE … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo — Updated

Posted on October 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   Well, this should be fun – for me, anyway. What’s the mystery? That’s for you to figure out. A typical room of a certain era, eh? [Update: Oct. 13, 10:56 a.m. … Continue reading →

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The Times Gets an Emergency Makeover

Posted on October 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  The Times Page 1 nameplate on Sept. 15, 1910, before the bombing. The Times nameplate, Oct. 15, 1910, after the bombing        Part II, Sept. 15, 1910, before the bombing. Part II, Oct. 15, 1910, after the bombing.  … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

Posted on October 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

     This hat from Oviatt’s has been listed on EBay. You may recall another hat, which was listed in August at $375.  Bidding on this item starts at $33.97.

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Matt Weinstock, Oct. 14, 1960

Posted on October 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

    You know, I don’t think this Vulcan – if he is a Vulcan – is entirely honest. Oct. 14, 1960: Matt Weinstock has the story of Richard, a 16-year-old runaway. And Abby has a letter from a milkman’s … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Oct. 14, 1960

Posted on October 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 14, 1960: Paul Coates revisits the “good old days” of Oct. 14, 1950 … and a relic from political cartooning as it was 50 years ago. 

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Oct. 14, 1940

Posted on October 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

        A Mass celebrated by then-Rt. Rev. Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen at the Coliseum marks the centennial of the Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Oct. 14, 1940: Hollywood After Dark: Franchot Tone unsuccessfully attempting to rescue Peggy … Continue reading →

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Nixon Accuses Kennedy of Using Notes During Debate

Posted on October 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Oct. 14, 1960: Vice President Richard Nixon accuses Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) of breaking their agreement by using notes during their televised debate. Press secretary Pierre Salinger said the only item Kennedy had was the text … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Billy Wilder

Posted on October 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

You may know that film director Billy Wilder was an avid art collector but have only a vague notion of what he owned. Toward the end of his life, he put much of his artwork up for sale. The catalogue … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Oct. 13, 1960

Posted on October 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Hey! Wait a minute! Those pointy ears! Haven’t I seen them before? Why you don’t suppose…. But… this is 1960! Oct. 13, 1960: A BULLETIN BOARD memo instructs employees at ABC-TV, including maintenance men and technicians, to wear … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Oct. 13, 1960

Posted on October 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 13, 1960: A woman writes to Paul Coates about … well, you'll just have to read it for yourself.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Oct. 13, 1941

Posted on October 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 13, 1941: “Hattie McDaniel's first extravagance after winning an Academy Award was the purchase of an up-to-date washing machine as insurance against the collapse of an enjoyable, but undependable, career,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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