Category Archives: Hollywood

Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Hollywoodland Opens March 31, 1923

Posted on March 31, 2026 by lmharnisch

March 31, 1923: Hollywoodland opens in the Hollywood Hills, a Mary Mallory encore from 2022. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated +)

Posted on March 30, 2026 by lmharnisch

For this week’s mystery movie, I’m doing something different: animation. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: ‘The House I Live In’ Promotes Tolerance

Posted on March 30, 2026 by lmharnisch

  Note: This is an encore post from 2016. Though the United States is a nation of immigrants, in times of trouble people act of fear and ignorance, hating and blaming the other for their problems. Throughout the country’s history, … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, March 27, 1944

Posted on March 27, 2026 by lmharnisch

Life Magazine, March 27, 1944: A landing craft transports troops to an Italian beach while an LCI lands troops in New Guinea and New Britain in a profile by John Hersey. Also: lessons on posing a glamour shot and a feature on Alfred Eisenstaedt. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Florence Casler, Pioneering Developer Shaped Los Angeles in the 1920s

Posted on March 23, 2026 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory profiles developer Florence Casler, who helped shape Los Angeles in the 1920s. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on March 23, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious fellow. Continue reading →

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1944 on the Radio — Rita Hayworth on ‘Burns and Allen,’ March 21, 1944

Posted on March 21, 2026 by lmharnisch

March 21, 1944: On the radio dial — Rita Hayworth visits “Burns and Allen,” and Fibber finds his old mandolin on “Fibber McGee and Molly.” Continue reading →

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1944 on the Radio — ‘Lux Radio Theatre’ and ‘The Lone Ranger,’ March 20, 1944

Posted on March 20, 2026 by lmharnisch

March 20, 1944: On the radio dial — Franchot Tone, Anne Baxter and Miriam Hopkins in “The Hard Way” and “The Lone Ranger.” Continue reading →

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March 20, 1944: On the Set With Preston Sturges

Posted on March 20, 2026 by lmharnisch

March 20, 1944: On the set with Preston Sturges, by Rosalind Shaffer. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Newly Restored ‘Queen Kelly’ a Tribute to Gloria Swanson and Erich von Stroheim

Posted on March 16, 2026 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at the newly restored “Queen Kelly,” starring Gloria Swanson and directed by Erich von Stroheim, a troubled, unfinished film that vanished, known mostly through clips in “Sunset Boulevard.”
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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on March 16, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious guest! Continue reading →

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1944 on the Radio — Charles Laughton on ‘Orson Welles’ Radio Almanac,’ March 15, 1944

Posted on March 15, 2026 by lmharnisch

March 15, 1944 on the radio: Charles Laughton is Orson Welles’ guest on ‘Radio Almanac.’ Also ‘The Lone Ranger,’ and baritone William Hargrave on ‘To Your Good Health.’ Continue reading →

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1944 on the Radio — Dinah Shore and Frank Sinatra on ‘Command Performance,’ March 11, 1944

Posted on March 11, 2026 by lmharnisch

March 11, 1944: On the radio dial — “Jungle Jim,” and “Command Performance” with Dinah Shore and Frank Sinatra. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on March 9, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a very mysterious fellow. With a gun. Continue reading →

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Daylight Saving Time: A Reminder From Pier Angeli and the Daily Mirror

Posted on March 8, 2026 by lmharnisch

Pier Angeli and her little friend with a reminder about Daylight Saving Time. Continue reading →

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March 4, 1959: Lou Costello Dies!

Posted on March 4, 2026 by lmharnisch

March 4, 1959: Lou Costello, a partner in one of the greatest comedy duos, dies at the age of 52. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on March 2, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have two mysterious fellows. Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, February 27, 1932

Posted on February 27, 2026 by lmharnisch

February 27, 1932: Parole is denied for Walter Collins, a blow to Christine Collins, whose life inspired the Clint Eastwood film ‘Changeling.’ Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Miriam Matthews, Pioneering Black Librarian, Advocate of L.A. History

Posted on February 23, 2026 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory profiles Miriam Matthews, Los Angeles’ first Black certified librarian, who was an advocate for Los Angeles history. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on February 23, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious woman and Back of the Head Guy. Continue reading →

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