Category Archives: Film

Eve Golden: Queen of the Dead

Posted on October 10, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: Rolls-Royce hearse at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Credit: Larry Harnisch/LADailyMirror.com Queen of the Dead—dateline October 10, 2011  •  Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans were saddened to learn this week of the death on May 25 of musical-comedy starlet Betty Luster, … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: This Week on the L.A. Daily Mirror

Posted on October 9, 2011 by lmharnisch

On Monday, Eve Golden has a roundup of unusual obituaries in Queen of the Dead, and in Hollywood Heights, Mary Mallory takes a look at the Clover Club, a 1930s casino on Sunset Boulevard. On Tuesday, there’s another installment of … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Los Angeles Archives Bazaar [Updated]

Posted on October 9, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: The 2010 Archives Bazaar at Doheny Memorial Library. Credit: Larry Harnisch/LADailyMirror.com [Update: This is today! Mary Mallory says she’ll be at the Hollywood Heritage table from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., so if you’re there be sure to say … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on October 9, 2011 by lmharnisch

[Update: This is Karin Booth (d. 2003)] Here’s our mystery gal, courtesy of Steven Bibb!

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on October 7, 2011 by lmharnisch

[Update: This is Dorothy Jordan (d. 1988). Please congratulate Mike Hawks, Mary Mallory, Bob Hansen and Don Danard for identifying her! ] Here’s today’s mystery photo – courtesy of Steven Bibb!

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Woman Jailed for Driving Too Slowly

Posted on October 7, 2011 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1941: You’re probably wondering how fast Blanche Roberts was driving. The story doesn’t say anything more specific than “an exceedingly low rate of speed” on the Calabasas Grade. Apparently no one thought to query the reporter — the … Continue reading →

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Daily Mirror Lunch – Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Posted on October 4, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: Kisses on the tomb of Valentino. Credit: Larry Harnisch/LADailyMirror.com The Daily Mirror lunch at Astro Burger and tour of Hollywood Forever Cemetery was a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Our distinguished guide, Karie Bible, showed us around … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated ++]

Posted on October 3, 2011 by lmharnisch

[Update: As most people realized, this is Bruce Cabot. He’s with co-star Helen Mowery in the 1946 film “Avalanche.”] Here’s a mystery couple, courtesy of Steven Bibb!

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Eve Golden: Queen of the Dead

Posted on October 3, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: 1/43 model Studebaker hearse for sale on EBay. It’s listed as Buy It Now for $49.99. Queen of the Dead – dateline October 3, 2011 •  One way I knew I had become my mother was when I started … Continue reading →

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Errol Flynn: ‘Everything Went Black’ in Mocambo Brawl

Posted on October 1, 2011 by lmharnisch

Oct. 1, 1941: Errol Flynn promises he won’t punch Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler anymore. The actor invoked the famous “everything went black” defense for the melee at the Mocambo, in which Fidler’s wife stabbed him with a fork.

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Judge Urges U.S. to Deport Union Leader Harry Bridges

Posted on September 30, 2011 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 30, 1941: A judge recommends the deportation of Harry Bridges, head of the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union, a decision that was cheered by The Times. Of course, Bridges was never deported, despite a prolonged campaign to send … Continue reading →

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‘Zoot Suit’ and History – Part 10

Posted on September 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

Image: Racial incidents between servicemen and African Americans in San Diego.   Credit: The National Archives at Riverside. To recap briefly, I have been digging into the historical basis of the movie “Zoot Suit,” which I saw this summer in the … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated +++]

Posted on September 27, 2011 by lmharnisch

[Update: This is Molly O’Day! L.A. Times obituary | ] Here’s another mystery gal! There’s another photo on the jump!

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Louis Adamic: Cecil B. DeMille – Movie Evangelist

Posted on September 27, 2011 by lmharnisch

The Daily Mirror HQ recently acquired the October 1927 issue of Haldeman-Julius Monthly, which includes Louis Adamic’s “Cecil B. DeMille – Movie Evangelist.” Join him for the premiere of “The King of Kings” the first film shown at Grauman’s Chinese … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Witzel Photo

Posted on September 26, 2011 by lmharnisch

This Witzel photo of Lois Moran, which the dealer says is inscribed to Douglas Fairbanks from Lois Moran (d. 1990),  has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $4.95.

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Eve Golden: Queen of the Dead

Posted on September 26, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: 2003 Cadillac Superior Hearse for sale on EBay. Bidding starts at $12,100 with a reserve. Queen of the Dead – dateline September 26, 2011 •  Last week I announced the last Black Knight of Glin, this week it is … Continue reading →

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This Week on the L.A. Daily Mirror

Posted on September 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: The Hollywoodland Sign. Credit:Hope Anderson @www.underthehollywoodsign.com  On Monday, we have Eve Golden’s roundup of unusual obituaries in Queen of the Dead and Mary Mallory looks at the history of the Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Heights. On Tuesday, join author … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated +]

Posted on September 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

[Update: This mystery gal is the victim of erroneous caption information – the right movie, but the wrong actress. She is Margaret Early. Please congratulate Bob Hansen for identifying her!] Here’s today’s mystery lady, courtesy of Steven Bibb!

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The Odyssey of the Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers

Posted on September 24, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: Dorothy (Judy Garland) is wearing the ruby slippers. But which pair? Reuters is reporting that Profiles in History is auctioning off one of the pairs of ruby slippers used in “The Wizard of Oz.” Auction house owner Joe Maddalena … Continue reading →

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Silver Lake Hammer Murder – Part 3

Posted on September 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

Sept. 19, 1941: Valverda Booth visits her husband, Ernest Booth, while he is in custody in the Silver Lake Hammer Murder of heiress Florence Stricker. Is there anything more delightful to the heart of a research drudge than a notice … Continue reading →

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