Monthly Archives: October 2014

Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Lookout Mountain Inn Promotes Real Estate

Posted on October 6, 2014 by lmharnisch

  A postcard of Lookout Mountain, courtesy of Mary Mallory. Long before the developers of Hollywoodland offered potential buyers the chance to enjoy the magnificent views at the top of the hill above their giant advertising sign, the real estate … Continue reading →

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Wealthy Carmel Woman, 37, Accused in Love Slaying of Ranch Hand, 19

Posted on October 3, 2014 by lmharnisch

Oct. 3, 1944 The sensational trial of Frances Andrews, 37, in the shooting death of Jay Lovett, 19, prompts a crackpot confession letter (a popular pastime in the 1940s, as found in the Black Dahlia case).  This one included receipts … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Oct. 3, 1944

Posted on October 3, 2014 by lmharnisch

Oct. 3, 1944 Walter Winchell says: You probably have been frightened no little in the past two years by the many articles which threatened inflation … The following (from Fortune) was reprinted in The Reader’s Digest in 1934: By next … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Mark A. Vieira on George Hurrell

Posted on October 2, 2014 by lmharnisch

Mark A. Vieira, a photographer, historian and author of several books, will take part in a public discussion of Hollywood photographer George Hurrell on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at USC’s Doheny Library marking the opening of an exhibit of … Continue reading →

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Alice Cooper Knits 180 Pairs of Socks

Posted on October 2, 2014 by lmharnisch

Oct. 2, 1944 A 93-year-old Glendora woman says that she has knitted 180 pairs of socks and 12 sweaters for servicemen since Pearl Harbor. “I should know how. I took my first lesson in knitting 85 years ago,” says Mrs. … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Oct. 2, 1944

Posted on October 2, 2014 by lmharnisch

Oct. 2, 1944 Walter Winchell says: Joan Fontaine’s intimates suspect that if she weds again the groom will be producer D. Lewis … The postponed Edgar Bergen marriage is just a nice way of saying it is off for good… … Continue reading →

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The Black Dahlia and Halloween

Posted on October 1, 2014 by lmharnisch

A Google image search for “Black Dahlia” “Halloween” and “costume.” It is October, which means Halloween is coming up and Instagram is full of cosplayers practicing their Black Dahlia makeup. Really, folks, don’t do this. Dressing up as a murder … Continue reading →

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Georgette Bauerdorf: An Unsolved Murder, Part 2

Posted on October 1, 2014 by lmharnisch

The crime scene, 8493 Fountain Ave., via The Times Mapping L.A. Project. Surveys have shown that most L.A. Daily Mirror readers live in Los Angeles or at least in Southern California, so the majority will already know this. I’m including … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Oct. 1, 1944

Posted on October 1, 2014 by lmharnisch

Oct. 1, 1944 The always unpredictable and exciting Maria Montez never fails to come through with some unexpected and dramatic episode when I talk to her. Talking in story book fashion is second nature to Universal’s queen of exotic dramas. … Continue reading →

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