Category Archives: Hollywood

Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 22, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo         Nov. 11, 1927: “Jesse James” at Loew’s Metropolitan theater. Look! It’s Rube Wolf!   [Update: Please congratulate Mary Mallory, who recognized this as the 1927 production of “Jesse … Continue reading →

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Hollywood’s Rename Game

Posted on January 22, 2011 by lmharnisch

        June 27, 1937: I stumbled across this article while trying to determine the title of the film in Wednesday’s mystery photo, which was in production as “Death Valley.” One of the more entertaining examples is “Murder … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 21, 1941

Posted on January 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 21, 1941: In these confused and tortured times when democracy seems floundering in a swamp of its own failings we hear too often the defeatist cry that we must have Fascism to fight Fascism. … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 20, 1941

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 20, 1941: Comparisons may be odious but today I'm thinking about the contrasting fortunes of two actors who were great stars way back yonder in the '20s. Both had armies of devoted fans and … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   [Update: Once again, this is more of a mystery than it seems. According to the caption information, this is a crew from Fox filming “Death Valley” with George O’Brien and Cecilia … Continue reading →

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From the Vaults: ‘After the Thin Man’ (1936)

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

Are there detectives anywhere in pop culture more fun than Nick and Nora Charles? Oh, Inspector Clouseau may be amusing, but you'd never want to have dinner at his house: at best, he'd spill the soup in your lap. At … Continue reading →

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Town Called Hollywood, Jan. 19, 1941

Posted on January 19, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 19, 1941: The Times Philip K. Scheuer describes watching Bing Crosby record “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” and rehearsal for a dance scene in “Ziegfeld Girl.” Times reporter Tom Treanor and his entourage … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 19, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   [Update: This turned out to be more of a mystery than I expected.  It’s from “The Climax.” According to imdb, there is a deteriorating copy of the silent version at UCLA, … Continue reading →

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Another Good Story Ruined – The Black Dahlia

Posted on January 19, 2011 by lmharnisch

    I was talking about the Black Dahlia case the other day to someone who pulled up this picture on a cellphone. Looks great, doesn’t it? But it’s a fake.  Here, I’ll show you. ALSO Another Good Story Ruined … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 18, 1941

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 18, 1941: There isn't a critic or group of critics in the world who can sit in a deserted projection room and call 'em good or bad, Jimmie Fidler says.  Times reporter Tom Treanor is … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   [Update: This is the filming of “Buffalo Bill,” starring Joel McCrea.] Here we have horses, cavalry soldiers and puffy white clouds…

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 17, 1941

Posted on January 17, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 17, 1941: Times reporter Tom Treanor, who was killed covering World War II, is back in Los Angeles, but continues to file updates on his trip from Turin, Italy, to Lisbon, Portugal. His party has … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 17, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   [Update: As most people realized, this is “The Black Rose."] And yet another crowd scene….

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On the Frontiers of Fashion – William Desmond Taylor

Posted on January 17, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photographs courtesy of Steven Bibb Daily Mirror reader Steven Bibb sent these photos from a recent tour of Paramount. Keep reading for more details….

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 16, 1941

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

Jan. 16, 1941: Tom Treanor has returned to Los Angeles, but The Times is continuing to publish his stories about Europe. In this column, he writes about his trek from Turin, Italy, to Lisbon, Portugal, with a traveling circus.The initials … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo [Update: This truly is a mystery photo. It was taken near Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards and the set of “Intolerance” is in the background but there’s no information on what is occurring in the photo, … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 14, 1941

Posted on January 14, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 14, 1941: Open letter to Al Jolson. My Dear Al: If this letter angers you, forgive me. I realize that the $500 you sent me before Christmas to spread good cheer among the poor … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on January 14, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   [Update: Yes, this is a movie premiere at the late Carthay Circle Theatre. Keep reading for more details!] Here’s another crowd scene, but this one is a premiere at a mystery … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 13, 1961

Posted on January 13, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 13, 1961: Harpo Marx applies for unemployment and there are some difficulties…. CONFIDENTIAL TO "TALKS TURKEY": He who talks too much turkey must eat a lot of crow.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 13, 1941

Posted on January 13, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 13, 1941: Author James Joyce dies at the age of 58 …. “Fantasia” is coming! The Dionne quints are finished actresses; 20th Century-Fox didn't renew their option, Jimmie Fidler says … also note the item … Continue reading →

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