Category Archives: Hollywood

From the Vaults: ‘The Brides of Dracula’ (1960)

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

We continue last week's gore theme with, at last, a Hammer Films selection! Hammer is, of course, the British production company known for its high-gothic horror films, made between the 1950s and 1970s, and often involving elaborate costumes, lots of … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

     Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times   Update: Please congratulate James Curtis for identifying bandleader Rube Wolf in the Paramount Theater as it was being demolished, Jan. 11, 1961. Here’s a double-feature mystery, a mystery guest in … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 4, 1940

Posted on July 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Meet Tom Treanor, who died covering World War II for The Times. July 4, 1940: "Is that a disillusioned expression adorning Lana Turner's kissable lips?" Jimmie Fidler says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 3, 1940

Posted on July 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

    July 3, 1940: "Radio war coverage has been tops, but still can't compete with newspapers in 'telling all,' " Jimmie Fidler says.

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Covering Hollywood in the Days of Hedda and Louella

Posted on July 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Hey, remember “Brubaker?” July 3, 1980: For its 52nd anniversary, the Hollywood Women’s Press Club takes a look at the evolution of covering the entertainment industry.  “We did not write scandal," says Harriet Parsons, daughter of columnist Louella Parsons. … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 2, 1940

Posted on July 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Hungarian troops at the Rumanian border. July 2, 1940: Jimmy (Date 'Em All) Stewart is a whiz on the accordion, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 1, 1940

Posted on July 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 1, 1940: “Looks like Vic McLaglen must face fire before the Screen Actors Guild for beating up a producer's kin on the 'Pago Pago' location,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 30, 1941

Posted on June 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 30, 1941: UNIVERSAL'S 'ALMOST AN ANGEL' SET AT A GLANCE: Deanna Durbin phoning her cook between scenes to detail her dinner menu — and looking very proud of her new housewife role, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Jimmie Fidler, June 29, 1940

Posted on June 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Look! It’s the boyhood home of GOP presidential nominee Wendell Willkie in Elwood, Ind.! June 29, 1940: Boss, you should have shared our table the other night and listened in while Wayne and Bubbles Morris dished out baby advice … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Theda Bara and ‘Salome’

Posted on June 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

Another still from the lost movie “Salome,” starring Theda Bara, has been listed on EBay. You may recall the one posted recently, which sold for $79. Bidding on this item starts at $16.66.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 28, 1940

Posted on June 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 28, 1940: “Height of swank: The dress Mary Martin's sporting in nitespots; it's trimmed with real gardenias which have to be renewed hourly from a reserve supply in the cafe icebox,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on June 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

     Los Angeles Times file photo  Update: This is Lawrence Gray in an undated photo. This week’s mystery guest was chosen by Daily Mirror reader Mike Hawks. Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on … Continue reading →

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From the Vaults: ‘Inferno’ (1980)

Posted on June 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

OK, here's where I alienate all you nice "His Girl Friday" fans from last week; sorry. This week's movie does not have Cary Grant, but it does have a man being eaten alive by rats! "Inferno" is the second in … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 27, 1940

Posted on June 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 27, 1940: “Lillian Roth, early talkie screen glamour gal, is combing Hollywood for nitespot billing and a film comeback,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 26, 1940

Posted on June 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 26, 1940: Wallace Beery will build a hunting lodge in Wyoming's Jackson Hole country, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on June 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo Update: This is Betty Compson and James Cruze at the premiere of "The Great Gabbo" in October 1929. Here’s a mini mystery photo for the weekend. This week’s mystery guest was Lawrence Gray!

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 25, 1940

Posted on June 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

   June 25, 1940: “It would be a happier world if all ladies looked as trim in slacks as Paulette Goddard,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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The Brave Projectionist

Posted on June 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

    June 25, 1910: F.A. Horton had been working for about a week as a projectionist at the Art Theater, 508 S. Broadway, when a length of nitrate film caught fire. "The film ignited with a flash and the … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 24, 1941

Posted on June 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  German troops advance while Soviet prisoners march to the rear in an unidentified photo. June 24, 1941: “FOR YOUR PREFERRED LIST: Walt Disney's ‘The Reluctant Dragon.’ Filmville's No. 1 magician pulls new rabbits out of a hat,” Jimmie Fidler … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 23, 1941

Posted on June 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

  The Times publishes another war map by Charles Owens. June 23, 1941: “TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX'S 'WILD GEESE CALLING' SET AT A GLANCE: Two extras in lumberjack costumes ruefully regarding a huge log, a saw — and their own well-manicured … Continue reading →

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