Monthly Archives: January 2011

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 22, 1941

Posted on January 22, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 22, 1941: Times reporter Tom Treanor, who was killed covering World War II, files the last in his series of columns from Europe before heading to Los Angeles. “And now at last goodbye to Europe, … Continue reading →

Posted in art and artists, Columnists, Comics, Film, Hollywood, Tom Treanor | Comments Off on Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 22, 1941

Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 22, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo         Nov. 11, 1927: “Jesse James” at Loew’s Metropolitan theater. Look! It’s Rube Wolf!   [Update: Please congratulate Mary Mallory, who recognized this as the 1927 production of “Jesse … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 13 Comments

Hollywood’s Rename Game

Posted on January 22, 2011 by lmharnisch

        June 27, 1937: I stumbled across this article while trying to determine the title of the film in Wednesday’s mystery photo, which was in production as “Death Valley.” One of the more entertaining examples is “Murder … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood | Comments Off on Hollywood’s Rename Game

Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Jan. 21, 1961

Posted on January 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 21, 1961: Paul Coates has a terrific item on a radio announcer whose life fell apart after he  lost his job because the station went to rock ‘n’ roll. Charley used to patronize a place on … Continue reading →

Posted in art and artists, broadcasting, Columnists, Comics, Front Pages, Matt Weinstock, Paul Coates, Rock 'n' Roll | Comments Off on Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Jan. 21, 1961

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 21, 1941

Posted on January 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 21, 1941: In these confused and tortured times when democracy seems floundering in a swamp of its own failings we hear too often the defeatist cry that we must have Fascism to fight Fascism. … Continue reading →

Posted in art and artists, Columnists, Comics, Film, Hollywood, Tom Treanor | Comments Off on Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 21, 1941

Another Good Story Ruined – The Black Dahlia

Posted on January 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

Here we have another popular faked picture of Elizabeth Short. The image on the left is genuine, as far as I know. The bizarre image on the right has been flopped and retouched.  ALSO Another Good Story Ruined – The … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Good Story Ruined, Crime and Courts, Homicide, LAPD, Photography | Comments Off on Another Good Story Ruined – The Black Dahlia

Matt Weinstock, Jan. 20, 1961

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 20, 1961: Matt Weinstock has an item on fiberglass coffins and mentions “You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Died in L.A.,” a song from the hapless 1951 musical revue co-authored by Larry Gelbart that used the name … Continue reading →

Posted in art and artists, Columnists, Comics, Matt Weinstock | Comments Off on Matt Weinstock, Jan. 20, 1961

Paul Coates, Jan. 20, 1961

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 20, 1961: Paul Coates has one of those columns that only he can write. It’s about Dr. Tom Dooley. I won’t say too much except to encourage you to read it. You won’t be disappointed.

Posted in Columnists, Front Pages, JFK, Paul Coates | Comments Off on Paul Coates, Jan. 20, 1961

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 20, 1941

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 20, 1941: Comparisons may be odious but today I'm thinking about the contrasting fortunes of two actors who were great stars way back yonder in the '20s. Both had armies of devoted fans and … Continue reading →

Posted in art and artists, Columnists, Comics, Film, Hollywood | 1 Comment

Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   [Update: Once again, this is more of a mystery than it seems. According to the caption information, this is a crew from Fox filming “Death Valley” with George O’Brien and Cecilia … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 4 Comments

John F. Kennedy’s Inauguration in Pictures

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo       Jan. 20, 1961: Here is the story of President Kennedy’s inaugural as told through photos from The Times archives. Above, President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy … Continue reading →

Posted in JFK, Photography, Politics, Richard Nixon | 9 Comments

Snowstorm Threatens JFK Inaugural

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

             Jan. 20, 1961: Everyone (except Kayo Mullins) is eager to see the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. I remember watching the inaugural on a black and white TV someone brought into my grade … Continue reading →

Posted in Front Pages, JFK, Politics | Comments Off on Snowstorm Threatens JFK Inaugural

From the Vaults: ‘After the Thin Man’ (1936)

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

Are there detectives anywhere in pop culture more fun than Nick and Nora Charles? Oh, Inspector Clouseau may be amusing, but you'd never want to have dinner at his house: at best, he'd spill the soup in your lap. At … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, From the Vaults, Hollywood | 3 Comments

Town Called Hollywood, Jan. 19, 1941

Posted on January 19, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 19, 1941: The Times Philip K. Scheuer describes watching Bing Crosby record “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” and rehearsal for a dance scene in “Ziegfeld Girl.” Times reporter Tom Treanor and his entourage … Continue reading →

Posted in art and artists, Columnists, Comics, Film, Hollywood, Tom Treanor | Comments Off on Town Called Hollywood, Jan. 19, 1941

Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 19, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   [Update: This turned out to be more of a mystery than I expected.  It’s from “The Climax.” According to imdb, there is a deteriorating copy of the silent version at UCLA, … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 4 Comments

Another Good Story Ruined – The Black Dahlia

Posted on January 19, 2011 by lmharnisch

    I was talking about the Black Dahlia case the other day to someone who pulled up this picture on a cellphone. Looks great, doesn’t it? But it’s a fake.  Here, I’ll show you. ALSO Another Good Story Ruined … Continue reading →

Posted in #courts, Another Good Story Ruined, books, Crime and Courts, Film, Hollywood, Photography | 3 Comments

Matt Weinstock, Jan. 18, 1961

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 18, 1961: Marcel Marceau, the pantomimist, likes flying but always travels by train — because people in the club car are such wonderful subjects to satirize, Matt Weinstock says.  DEAR ABBY: We need your advice. We … Continue reading →

Posted in art and artists, Columnists, Comics, Matt Weinstock | Comments Off on Matt Weinstock, Jan. 18, 1961

Paul Coates, Jan. 18, 1961

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 18, 1961: Paul Coates has an update on the Cat Ladies of Glendale!  ALSO The Cat Ladies of Glendale on the Daily MirrorAnd here

Posted in Animals, Columnists, Front Pages, Paul Coates | Comments Off on Paul Coates, Jan. 18, 1961

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 18, 1941

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 18, 1941: There isn't a critic or group of critics in the world who can sit in a deserted projection room and call 'em good or bad, Jimmie Fidler says.  Times reporter Tom Treanor is … Continue reading →

Posted in art and artists, Columnists, Comics, Film, Hollywood, Tom Treanor | Comments Off on Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 18, 1941

Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   [Update: This is the filming of “Buffalo Bill,” starring Joel McCrea.] Here we have horses, cavalry soldiers and puffy white clouds…

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 9 Comments