Category Archives: Film

A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 15, 1953: Hedda Hopper says, “Fernando Lamas' romance with Lana Turner sure paid off. He has been offered four pictures here, including 'One Night of Love' at Columbia, 'The Diamond Queen' at Warners, and another opposite Kathryn Grayson. … Continue reading →

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LSU Dean Held in Killing of Professor

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

Investigators say Julian A. Frank, 32, insured himself for a National Airlines flight that crashed Jan. 6, killing 34 people. Evidence suggests that Frank may have set off a bomb. Now this is interesting — someone deleted the name of … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 14, 1952: Hedda Hopper says, “Katharine Hepburn steps up to bat to take lessons from Pinky Woods, star pitcher of the Hollywood Stars. It's for her role of an all-around athlete in 'Pat and Mike,' in which she … Continue reading →

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Of Race and Riverside

Posted on January 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

“The Days of Real Sport,” by Clare Briggs.    “In other words, so far as this city is concerned, during the year 1919 the white race was gradually approaching extinction, being second to the Indian….”   Jan. 14, 1920: "Mr. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 13, 1960

Posted on January 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  How to View Smog     Before me as I write this is a clipping from the Dallas News.  A four-column photo shows the Dallas downtown skyline shrouded in haze.  The accompanying story by James Lehrer is headed, "Dallas Smog … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 29, 1948, Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman divorce. Jan. 13, 1952: Hedda Hopper asks Jane Wyman: "Don't you kinda miss a man around the house?"

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 12, 1950: "Judy Garland has been out of 'Summer Stock' for the past few days due to illness. So, before those rumors get rolling again, here are the facts. I checked with other members of the cast, and … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 11, 1949: Hedda Hopper says, “The National Legion of Decency rated ‘The Paleface' 'adult fare only.' Seems they object to the light treatment of marriage but otherwise praise the picture.”

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 10, 1948: Hedda Hopper says, “Roy Rogers and Dale Evans get back here from their honeymoon Jan. 17. They will settle in their new town house, then bring Roy's children in from the ranch to live with them.”

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Glenn Curtiss Makes First Flight in Western U.S.

Posted on January 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Glenn Curtiss makes the first flight in the western U.S., above and below. "It was an auspicious occasion and was the tonic needed to raise excitement to a high pitch. An aviator had actually flown his machine, and the … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 9, 1947:  "Ohmigosh! The Satevepost has a story on yours truly this week titled 'Gossip Is Her Business.' And Collie Small, who peeked through my keyhole, ain't a bad gossiper himself. One line of his — 'She dictates … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 8, 1946: “Fritz Lang's sure cut himself a career with those realistic mysteries. After 'Cloak and Dagger,' he'll do 'Mystery in Mauve,' an original by Frank Bigelow for Diana Productions. It'll get the same cast he had before … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Marie Mosquini in an undated photo. It looks as though this lady finally stumped the brain trust – my nickname for the mystery photo fans whose film knowledge always amazes me. I never … Continue reading →

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President Predicts Budget Surplus!

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  In his State of the Union Address, President Eisenhower predicts a $4-billion budget surplus ($28.7 billion USD 2008)    Eisenhower’s State of the Union Address runs over three pages and I doubt many people will read the  entire speech, … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Hot as a Robot Bomb!”   Jan. 7, 1945: Hedda Hopper pays tribute to nurse Frances Slanger, who was killed by a German shell Oct. 21, 1944. 

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 6, 1944 – Hedda Hopper writes: "There hasn't been much said about 'Jubilee,' an all-Negro show on a par with 'Mail Call' and 'Command Performance' done weekly for our men overseas. I heard Lena Horne and Rochester singing … Continue reading →

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Theater Planned for 7th and Broadway

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

An artist’s early concept of the building planned for 7th and Broadway. Nov. 21, 1921: The interior of Loew’s State Theater.  Jan. 6, 1920: A theater and office building are planned for 7th Street and Broadway, “the most valuable corner … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Sign a Bomb! Jan. 5, 1943 — Hedda Hopper says: The first thing Bob Hope did when he heard that Bing Crosby's house had burned down was to phone from Arrowhead and ask the family to move in with them. … Continue reading →

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Nixon’s Role in Settling Steel Strike

Posted on January 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Tony Perkins — Hollywood's mixed-up young movie star! And why does Jerry West go to pieces against a mediocre team? Jan. 5, 1960: The Times publishes what’s known in the trade as a “tick tock” on Vice President Richard … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Jan. 4, 1942: Hedda Hopper says Irving Berlin is working on a patriotic song, “We’ll Remember Pearl Harbor.” The tune should not be confused with “Remember Pearl Harbor” by Sammy Kaye and Don Reid.   

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