Category Archives: Hollywood

Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Gypsy Rose Lee and ‘The G-String Murders’

Posted on September 24, 2012 by lmharnisch

Photo: Barbara Stanwyck in “Lady of Burlesque.” This post has been corrected. See note below for details. While being tops in your field can be exciting, an ambitious or intellectually curious person always looks for new ways to grow. This … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on September 24, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s another photo from the collection of Steven Bibb!

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Eve Golden / Queen of the Dead: Robert Harron & Clarine Seymour

Posted on September 24, 2012 by lmharnisch

Robert Harron & Clarine Seymour   This week I am going to start you off with a clip, rather than ending with one.: The unhappily married young couple in this D.W. Griffith film, The Girl Who Stayed at Home, would … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Keystone Anniversary

Posted on September 23, 2012 by lmharnisch

Photo: “The Water Nymph” via archive.org Today is the day that the Keystone Film Company started business, and it released its first film, a pair of “split-reelers” called “Cohen Collects a Debt” and “The Water Nymph” starring Mabel Normand.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on September 19, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s another mystery photo from the collection of Steven Bibb!

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James Curtis / L.A. Voices: Jules White – Part 7

Posted on September 19, 2012 by lmharnisch

A reproduction of a poster for the Three Stooges “Half-Wits Holiday” has been listed on EBay as Buy It Now for $6.99. James writes: Here’s another of those interviews I did during a random burst of energy in 1975. This … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on September 18, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s another mystery photo from the amazing collection of Steven Bibb!

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Eve Golden / Queen of the Dead: Renate Müller

Posted on September 18, 2012 by lmharnisch

An cigarette card of Renate  Müller has been listed on EBay as Buy It Now for $2.99. Renate Müller 1906 – 1937 I’ve always gotten a frisson of enjoyment from Weimar-era Berlin culture, probably because like, in a good horror … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on September 17, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s another photo from the amazing collection of Steven Bibb!

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Retired Police Lt. George H. Williams, Badge 1, Dies at 84

Posted on September 13, 2012 by lmharnisch

Sept. 13, 1942: Retired Lt. George H. Williams,who held LAPD retirement Badge 1, dies at the age of 84. He retired in 1912 after serving with the department for 23 years and was in charge of the detail that brought … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Jules White, Part 6

Posted on September 12, 2012 by lmharnisch

A photo of Buster Keaton in “Sidewalks of New York” has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $199.95. James writes: Here’s another of those interviews I did during a random burst of energy in 1975. This one took place … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated ++]

Posted on September 11, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s another picture from the amazing collection of Steven Bibb!

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Eve Golden / Queen of the Dead: Helen Kane

Posted on September 11, 2012 by lmharnisch

An LP of Helen Kane “the Boop-Boop-a-Doop” Girl!” has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $59.99. Helen Kane 1903 – 1966 Helen Kane is one of those performers you either love, or you want to strangle within 30 seconds. … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on September 10, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s another photo from the amazing collection of Steven Bibb! Update: This is Dolores Moran and Macdonald Carey in “Count the Hours.”

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2 Die in Fiery Crash on Arroyo Seco Parkway

Posted on September 9, 2012 by lmharnisch

Sept. 9, 1942: Two people died when they were trapped in a burning car on the Arroyo Seco Parkway in South Pasadena after the gas tank exploded in a fiery crash at the Fair Oaks Avenue exit. John Lucas and … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on September 8, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s another photo from the collection of Steven Bibb!

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Playwright Clifford Odets Held for DUI

Posted on September 8, 2012 by lmharnisch

Sept. 8, 1942:Playwright Clifford Odets of 8729 Lookout Mountain Ave. is arrested on charges of drunk driving and speeding on Roosevelt Highway (Pacific Coast Highway) at Topanga Canyon.  CHP officers say Odets refused to stop until they forced him off … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Jules White, Part 5

Posted on September 5, 2012 by lmharnisch

I believe that talent lives with a man until he dies. — Jules White Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: 48th Annual Cinecon Part 2

Posted on September 4, 2012 by lmharnisch

Photo: “Palace of Silents,” a documentary on the Silent Movie Theater. Cinecon 48 featured several surprises. The Nicholas Sisters opened the festival by performing with their relatives, and Bert Wheeler’s granddaughter made an appearance. Another excellent surprise on Saturday was … Continue reading →

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Eve Golden / Queen of the Dead – Moving to Tuesdays

Posted on September 3, 2012 by lmharnisch

Eve has decided to change the approach of Queen of the Dead and it seemed like a good time to move her to Tuesdays, so starting tomorrow be sure to check on Tuesdays for the new Queen of the Dead … Continue reading →

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