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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

The Death of Ted Healy — Part 12

Posted on June 18, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 23, 1937: Ted Healy’s funeral, as reported in the Daily News. In case you just tuned in, we are nearing the end of a long journey that began in April, when I stumbled across a Wikipedia entry claiming that … Continue reading →

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Research by Mary Mallory

Posted on June 17, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dear friends, By now you are familiar with the writing and research abilities of Mary Mallory (not to mention her skill at identifying mystery guests!) I occasionally receive requests for help with research and I am pleased to say that … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated ++++ )

Posted on June 17, 2013 by lmharnisch

Here’s Monday’s mystery photo.

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights – Pasadena’s Colorado Street Bridge Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Posted on June 17, 2013 by lmharnisch

The city of Pasadena will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the gorgeous Colorado Street Bridge on Saturday, June 22, 2013, one of the outstanding historic cultural monuments of the city. Built to serve a basic utilitarian purpose, the bridge … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Clara Bow Edition

Posted on June 15, 2013 by lmharnisch

What really got me wondering about “It” is the mystery department store. We have seen that the “The Public Enemy” and “Employees’ Entrance” used the May Co. Let’s take a look.

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Movieland Mystery Photo – DTLA Edition (Updated +)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by lmharnisch

What is the mystery downtown Los Angeles landmark in this mystery film? Update: OK… Everybody (nearly) has recognized this building. It’s a landmark. Now… What is the movie? C’mon silent film fans!

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 11

Posted on June 14, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 25, 1937: Ted Healy “never learned to save money.” (Los Angeles Examiner) In case you just tuned in, we are nearing the end of a long journey that began in April, when I stumbled across a Wikipedia entry claiming … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 10

Posted on June 13, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 22, 1937: Ted Healy in the Los Angeles County morgue, photographed by the Daily News. In case you just tuned in, we are nearing the end of a long journey that began in April, when I stumbled across a … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 9

Posted on June 12, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 23, 1937: The Los Angeles Examiner gets an exclusive interview with Albert Broccoli about his encounter with Ted Healy at the Trocadero. In case you just tuned in, we are nearing the end of a long journey that began … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 8

Posted on June 11, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 22, 1937: “Beating of Ted Healy Told in Death Probe,” in the Los Angeles Daily News. In case you just tuned in, we are nearing the end of a long journey that began in April, when I stumbled across … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated +)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dewey Webb,  one of the L.A. Daily Mirror regulars, wrote the other day about TCM’s intro to its late-night shows. Dewey was saying that he only recently realized that these are clipped from other movies and not original footage. So … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: John Decker – Painter to the Stars

Posted on June 10, 2013 by lmharnisch

Chester Conklin by John Decker, courtesy of Mary Mallory. “To sing, to laugh, to dream, to walk in my own way and be alone…” A recording of John Decker’s voice recited this phrase and the other words of Edmund Rostand’s … Continue reading →

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Pan-Pacific Auditorium — Hollywood Magic

Posted on June 8, 2013 by lmharnisch

I was watching “Johnny Eager” the other night and spotted this. Did they actually use the Pan-Pacific Auditorium?

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Watch TCM for Our Friends

Posted on June 7, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hey look who’s on TCM in “TCM Fanatic: Film Noir!” It’s Joan Renner…. Mary Mallory! Karie Bible! Watch for it!

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Black Dahlia: Hodel Murder House Soil Samples? You Must Be Kidding!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by lmharnisch

You may recall the pop media frenzy back in February that “Buster the wonder dog” had found “something” at the Sowden House that was possibly, maybe, kind of, perhaps, sort of, related to the Black Dahlia case proving, oh, you … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 7

Posted on June 6, 2013 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 1934: The Cafe Trocadero opens at “8610 Boulevard de la Sunset.” Before going further into the death of Ted Healy, I thought it would be interesting to look at the club where the incident occurred,  The Trocadero, which … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 6

Posted on June 5, 2013 by lmharnisch

After the breakup: Betty Braun Healy with Stan Laurel in “Our Relations” (1936). In case you just tuned in: We have been focusing on the life of Betty Braun Healy, Ted Healy’s first wife. She is the only one to … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 5

Posted on June 4, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 28, 1937: A photo of Betty Braun Healy in the Daily News. In case you just tuned in, I have spent a long time dissecting the death of comedian Ted Healy, starting with the yarn about him being beaten … Continue reading →

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No Carole Lombard Body Photos Here!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by lmharnisch

The all-time top 25 search terms for the L.A. Daily Mirror include “Carole Lombard body,” “Carole Lombard death photos,” “Carole Lombard plane crash,” “Carole Lombard crash” and “Carole Lombard body found.” Stop it. They’re not here. I don’t have any … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated ++++)

Posted on June 3, 2013 by lmharnisch

And for Monday, a mystery woman…..

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