Monthly Archives: December 2014

Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on December 22, 2014 by lmharnisch

This week’s mystery movie was the 1942 MGM film “Tennessee Johnson” with Van Heflin (Friday’s mystery guest), Lionel Barrymore (Thursday’s mystery guest), Ruth Hussey (Tuesday’s mystery guest), Marjorie Main, Regis Toomey and J. Edward Bromberg (not shown). The screenplay was … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Hollywoodland Riding Stable First of Its Kind in Los Angeles

Posted on December 22, 2014 by lmharnisch

When it announced its opening for business on March 31, 1923, the Hollywoodland real estate development promised quality homes, upscale amenities now considered de rigueur in gated communities, and beautiful surroundings to discerning homebuyers. The first to construct a business … Continue reading →

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L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Shopping Guide

Posted on December 19, 2014 by lmharnisch

This Norden bomb sight has been listed on EBay with bids starting at $1.950. As with anything on EBay, an item and vendor should be evaluated thoroughly before submitting a bid.

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The Shrinking U.S. Newspaper, 1896 – 2014

Posted on December 19, 2014 by lmharnisch

  Here’s an issue of the San Francisco Call from 1896 compared to a recent page from the 2014 Los Angeles Times.

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L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Shopping Guide

Posted on December 18, 2014 by lmharnisch

So far, most of the retro gift suggestions have been books. But what if your significant other isn’t much of a reader? Well, then, how about this 1964 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible owned by Charles Bronson? It’s listed at $34,500 … Continue reading →

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‘Laura’ — The Making of a Film Noir Classic, Part 40

Posted on December 18, 2014 by lmharnisch

In case you just tuned in, I’m using Louella Parsons’ May 15, 1944, item on Rouben Mamoulian being replaced as the director of “Laura” to take a meandering look at the making of the film, which was released in Los … Continue reading →

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L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Shopping Guide

Posted on December 17, 2014 by lmharnisch

Longtime readers of the L.A. Daily Mirror will remember Marion Eisenmann’s contributions of artwork. She is also offering a few items with her artwork, as shown above. Contact Marion directly for more information about items in her store.

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‘Laura’ — The Making of a Film Noir Classic, Part 39

Posted on December 17, 2014 by lmharnisch

  In case you just tuned in, I’m using Louella Parsons’ May 15, 1944, item on Rouben Mamoulian being replaced as the director of “Laura” to take a meandering look at the making of the film, which was released in … Continue reading →

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L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Shopping Guide

Posted on December 16, 2014 by lmharnisch

Note: This is a repost from 2013. Today’s holiday gift suggestion is the latest biography from Eve Golden, “John Gilbert: The Last of the Silent Film Stars.” The Daily Mirror likes to support its local independent bookstore whenever possible. But … Continue reading →

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‘Laura’ — The Making of a Film Noir Classic, Part 38

Posted on December 16, 2014 by lmharnisch

In case you just tuned in, I’m using Louella Parsons’ May 15, 1944, item on Rouben Mamoulian being replaced as the director of “Laura” to take a meandering look at the making of the film, which was released in Los … Continue reading →

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L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Shopping Guide

Posted on December 15, 2014 by lmharnisch

“Angel’s Flight” by Leo Politi. Another of my favorite books about Los Angeles is Leo Politi’s “Bunker Hill Los Angeles: Reminiscences of Bygone Days,” published in 1964. Copies are listed on Bookfinder for as little as $20. This painting shows … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on December 15, 2014 by lmharnisch

This week’s mystery movie was 1939 Warner Bros.’ picture “Private Detective,” with Jane Wyman, Dick Foran, Gloria Dickson and Maxie Rosenbloom, with a screenplay by Earle Snell and Raymond Schrock, based on a story by Kay Krausse.  It was directed … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Roy D’Arcy: The Man With the Devilish Grin

Posted on December 15, 2014 by lmharnisch

Roy D’Arcy, photo courtesy of Mary Mallory. Discovered by the great silent film director Erich von Stroheim and introduced to films in his magnificent “The Merry Widow,” suave Roy D’Arcy, born Roy Giusti, fashioned his screen persona and perhaps even … Continue reading →

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LAPD Scrapbook: Radio Patrolmen Nab Burglar Suspect, Westwood Hills Press, Dec. 14, 1945

Posted on December 14, 2014 by lmharnisch

Dec. 14, 1945 This item in the LAPD scrapbooks at the city archive is from the Westwood Hills Press and profiles Officer Walter A. Callahan, who was awarded the Silver Star and Marine Corps Distinguished Service Medal in World War … Continue reading →

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L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Shopping Guide

Posted on December 12, 2014 by lmharnisch

“The Los Angeles Book,” with text by Lee Shippey and photos by Max Yavno is one of my favorite books on Los Angeles – but only for Yavno’s photographs. The text is forgettable and, in fact, Yavno said he paid … Continue reading →

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Septerhed on Display at Starbucks

Posted on December 12, 2014 by lmharnisch

Nov. 25, 2014. Septerhed’s latest drawing at Starbucks. Since I encountered them more than a year ago, I have been a fan of Septerhed’s drawings, a recurring feature at the Starbucks at Spring and 6th streets in downtown Los Angeles.  … Continue reading →

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L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Shopping Guide

Posted on December 11, 2014 by lmharnisch

In February, I ran a series of posts by James Curtis about producer David Lewis. This isn’t a new book but I found it remarkably insightful. “The Creative Producer” can be found via Bookfinder.com, with copies starting as low as … Continue reading →

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‘Laura’ — The Making of a Film Noir Classic, Part 37

Posted on December 11, 2014 by lmharnisch

Detective Mark McPherson (played by Dana Andrews), confronts Shelby Carpenter (played by Vincent Price) about a shotgun that might be the murder weapon. In case you just tuned in, I’m using Louella Parsons’ May 15, 1944, item on Rouben Mamoulian … Continue reading →

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L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Shopping Guide

Posted on December 10, 2014 by lmharnisch

Mark A. Vieira and Cecilia B. de Mille Presley will be making a personal appearance for the launch of the opulent volume “Cecil B. De Mille The Art of the Hollywood Epic” on Friday at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 … Continue reading →

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‘Laura’ — The Making of a Film Noir Classic, Part 36

Posted on December 10, 2014 by lmharnisch

Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney) confronts a sleeping Detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) in “Laura.”   I have been using Louella Parsons’ May 15, 1944, item on Rouben Mamoulian being replaced as the director of “Laura” to take a meandering look … Continue reading →

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