Category Archives: Hollywood Heights

Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: TCM Classic Film Festival’s Fantastic Voyage

Mary Mallory on the TCM Classic Film Festival. Continue reading

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Mary Mallory: Hollywood Heights – ‘Auction of Souls’

Mary Mallory looks at the life of Aurora Mardiganian and the film ‘Auction of Souls’ Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: TCM Classic Film Festival Celebrates Fantastic Worlds

Mary Mallory takes a look at the upcoming TCM Classic Film Festival (April 24-27, 2025). Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Wicked Women Highlight Noir City Hollywood

Mary Mallory looks at the recent Noir City Hollywood. Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: M.E. Firman, Lady Detective

In an encore post, Mary Mallory looks at the career of Marie E. “M.E.” Firman, early “lady detective” of Los Angeles Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Second Universal City Celebrates Its Centennial

With Universal turning 110, here’s Mary Mallory’s post on its centennial in 2015. Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Women Behind the Scenes in Early Film Photography

Mary Mallory takes a look at women in the early days of Hollywood still photography. And she has a book coming out March 25 “First Women of Hollywood.” Continue reading

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

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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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Mabel Fairbanks, Wonder Girl of the Ice

Mary Mallory takes a look at the career of Black skating star Mabel Fairbanks, Wonder Girl of the Ice Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Peter P. Jones, Pioneering Black Photographer

In an encore post, Mary Mallory looks at the career of Black photographer Peter P. Jones, who shot production stills for Selznick Pictures. Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: ‘None Shall Escape’ Is a Powerful Look at Justice

In this week’s encore post, Mary Mallory looks at the 1944 film ‘None Shall Escape’ about the trial of Nazi war criminals. Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights — Committee for the First Amendment Defends Free Speech

In this week’s encore post, Mary Mallory looks at Hollywood’s Committee for the First Amendment, formed in 1947 in response to the House Un-American Activities Committee. Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Women Brought Color to Early Films and Photos

Mary Mallory takes a look at the women artists who hand-colored early photos and films. Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: 1961 Bel-Air Fire Burns 450 Homes

Mary Mallory revisits the 1961 Bel-Air fire Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights — The Three Lives Of Villa Aurora

Note: This is an encore post from 2013. Cats have nine lives. People often experience second or third acts in their lives or careers. Some homes have multiple lives as well, like Villa Aurora, which has experienced three diverse lives, … Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Pickford Headlines 1933 Rose Parade

Photo: Mary Pickford in the 1933 Rose Parade. Courtesy of Mary Mallory Note: This is a 2012 post with a slight update. The 136th Rose Parade is Wednesday. Tomorrow sees the 124th annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena,  welcoming … Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: The Story of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’

Mary Mallory looks at the history of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights – Altadena’s Lovely Christmas Tree Lane

Christmas Tree Lane in a vintage postcard, courtesy of Mary Mallory. Note: This is an encore post from 2012. Nothing says Christmas like the sight of beautiful outdoor twinkling lights lending a bit of romanticism and happiness to the holiday … Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Hollywood and Poinsettias

In this installment of Hollywood Heights, Mary Mallory looks at the history of the poinsettia plant. Continue reading

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: ‘White Christmas’ Soothes the Home Front in 1942

Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds and Virginia Dale in “Holiday Inn.” Note: This is an encore post from 2015. Recognized today as one of the top selling singles and pieces of sheet music of all time, Irving Berlin’s “White … Continue reading

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