Category Archives: Hollywood

1944 in Print — Life Magazine, July 31, 1944

Posted on July 31, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 31, 1944: President Roosevelt is nominated for a fourth term, and Life magazine has the story. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, July 30, 1944

Posted on July 30, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 30, 1944: Louella Parsons profiles two new glamour girls at MGM: June Allyson and Gloria de Haven. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on July 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have our mysterious leading lady, as see from the back. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Norvell, Astrologer to the Stars

Posted on July 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory writes about astrologer to the stars Anthony Norvell. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: At the Plaza, History Repeats Itself

Posted on July 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at the way history repeats itself at the downtown Plaza, a longtime gathering place, and a hub of protests and free speech. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, July 23, 1944

Posted on July 23, 2025 by lmharnisch

Louella Parsons dishes Tinseltown secrets, July 23, 1944. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on July 21, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on July 14, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Longest-Running Movie Studio in Los Angeles

Posted on July 7, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at the history of Occidental Studios, longest-running movie studio in Los Angeles Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on July 7, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on June 30, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Women Who Changed the Movies

Posted on June 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

In Hollywood Heights, Mary Mallory looks at Women Who Changed the Movies Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on June 23, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on June 16, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mystery guest who has just suffered the ill effects of an exploding cigar. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: L.A.’s Hispanic History in Its Place Names

Posted on June 16, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at Spanish-language place names in Los Angeles. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on June 9, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a very mysterious fellow! Continue reading →

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Los Angeles History — Stage

Posted on June 7, 2025 by lmharnisch

T.C. Jones, whom Philip Scheuer calls “the greatest female impersonator I have seen and heard since Julian Eltinge. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Nation’s First Legally Permitted Gay Pride Parade

Posted on June 2, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at the nation’s first legally permitted Gay Pride parade, June 28, 1970. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on June 2, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious guest getting a facial treatment. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Stills Photographers Get the Perfect Shot

Posted on May 26, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at the history of stills photographers in Hollywood. Continue reading →

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