Category Archives: Hollywood

Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on May 26, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have Mysterious Microscope Guy and Back of the Head Guy. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on May 19, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have our mysterious leading man and leading lady on a mystery cruise. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Griffith Observatory Celebrates 80 Years of Reaching for the Stars

Posted on May 12, 2025 by lmharnisch

In an encore post from 2015, Mary Mallory looks at the history of Griffith Observatory. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on May 12, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious woman. She does not approve of such goings-on! Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Carmel Myers Pioneers TV Talk Shows

Posted on May 5, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory profiles Carmel Myers, a star of silent films who went on to have a celebrity talk show on 1950s TV. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a very sleepy mystery guest. Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 30, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory on the TCM Classic Film Festival. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on April 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious person hiding under the covers! Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on April 21, 2025 by lmharnisch

This week’s mystery movie was the 1935 MGM film The Winning Ticket, with Leo Carrillo, Louise Fazenda, Ted Healy, Irene Hervey, James Ellison, Luis Alberni, Purnell B. Pratt, Akim Tamiroff, Betty Jane Graham, Billy Watson, Johnny Indrisano and Ronald Fitzpatrick … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory: Hollywood Heights – ‘Auction of Souls’

Posted on April 21, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on April 14, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on April 14, 2025 by lmharnisch

This week’s mystery movie was the 1947 film The Voice of the Turtle, with Ronald Reagan, Eleanor Parker, Eve Arden, Wayne Morris, Kent Smith, John Emery and John Holland.

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

Posted on April 9, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on April 7, 2025 by lmharnisch

This week’s mystery movie was the 1992 film Thunderheart, with Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard, Graham Greene, Fred Ward, Fred Dalton Thompson, Sheila Tousey, Chief Ted Thin Elk, John Trudel and Julius Drum.

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on March 31, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on March 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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

Posted on March 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

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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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on March 17, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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

Posted on March 17, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on March 10, 2025 by lmharnisch

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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