Category Archives: Hollywood

From the Vaults: ‘Superman II’ (1980)

Posted on May 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

Sorry to be late this week! I got into the spirit of a new decade and started playing Pac-Man over on Google's homepage and, well, 16 hours later…. We veer almost too close to modern times for comfort this week! … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 23, 1940

Posted on May 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Staff artist Charles Owens illustrates the French fleeing the Nazis. May 23, 1940: “Sometimes it seems futile to sit here writing about movies and movie personalities, when on the other side of the world hundreds of thousands are horribly … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 22, 1940

Posted on May 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A Page 1 map by our Nuestro Pueblo artist, Charles Owens. May 22, 1940: “B. Taylor gave B. Stanwyck furs instead of his usual diamonds on their anniversary,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Movie Mystery Photo

Posted on May 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Here’s two mystery guests in a mystery film…..

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on May 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo I’m calling this series of mystery photos “Lucille Ball and Friends.” In going through The Times’ files of Ball photos, I was struck by the number of unfamiliar images.  We’ve all seen the stills … Continue reading →

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The Empire Strikes Gold

Posted on May 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 22, 1980: People line up for three blocks outside the Egyptian to see the 12:01 a.m. showing of “The Empire Strikes Back.”  And yes, they’re in costume. “Terri Hardin, a 22-year-old freelance artist from Sun Valley, has seen … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 21, 1941

Posted on May 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 21, 1941: “Edna May Oliver attributes her amazing good health to her habit of downing two quarts of vegetable juice daily,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Robert Kennedy Sets Up JFK Campaign Headquarters

Posted on May 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

    May 21, 1960: Robert F. Kennedy talks to reporters at the Biltmore Bowl after arriving in Los Angeles to set up campaign headquarters for his brother Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass). And a headline writer takes the easy … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 20, 1940

Posted on May 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 20, 1940: “Hollywood After Dark …  At Ciro's, Dolores Del Rio drawing gasps with a gown of black net over a flesh-colored slip which looked like black net over Dolores,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 19, 1960

Posted on May 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 19, 1960: Attorney Jerry Giesler seems larger than life, almost continually in the headlines defending Hollywood stars who were in in trouble with the law. Paul Coates has a story about a different sort of case – and … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 19, 1941

Posted on May 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 19, 1941: Jimmie Fidler on the “Texas” set:   “Bill Holden says 'Easy life, eh? Look! Because my shirt's open in this movie I have to shave the hair off my chest. Try that when the thermometer's at 90 … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 18, 1940

Posted on May 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 18, 1940: “Bing Crosby received word yesterday that war conditions may bar shipment of race horses he purchased in Australia,” Jimmie Fidler’s staff says.

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Movie Star Mystery Photo [Update]

Posted on May 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

     Los Angeles Times file photo  It’s Friday, which means it’s time to identify our “mystery” guest. As everyone knows, she’s Lucille Ball. I have to say I enjoyed going through her photos so much that I have another week’s … Continue reading →

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From the Vaults: ‘Crimes at the Dark House’ (1940)

Posted on May 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

We have commenter Fibber McGee to thank for this week's movie. Also, I have a new boyfriend, and his name is Tod Slaughter! (Both of those are real names! Oh, OK… Tod's real first name was Norman…) I read Wilkie … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 16, 1940

Posted on May 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 16, 1940: “Peas-in-a-pod: Loretta Young and Ann Dvorak,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 15, 1940

Posted on May 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 15, 1940: “Richard Arlen has stocked his ranch lake with fish and plans summer angling parties for his chums,” Jimmie Fidler says. 

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John Wayne Denies Confrontation With Sinatra

Posted on May 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

    John Wayne and Maria Cooper, left, and Frank Sinatra at fundraiser. May 15, 1960: Witnesses say John Wayne and Frank Sinatra nearly got into a fight during a benefit dinner at the Moulin Rouge over Wayne’s comments about … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 14, 1940

Posted on May 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Dr. Jones…. Tell us about this Nazi death ray. May 14, 1940: “Signs of the season: Clark Gable and Carole Lombard practicing fly casting on the front lawn,” Jimmie Fidler says. 

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Jimmie Fidler, May 13, 1940

Posted on May 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 13, 1940: “Charlie Chaplin, ringsiding at N.T.G.'s, with Marlene Dietrich and Tim Durant, ducking to the floor as an acrobatic dancer somersaults less than a foot away,” Jimmie Fidler says. Note: N.T.G. is Nils T. Granlund and the … Continue reading →

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Aly Khan Killed in Car Crash

Posted on May 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 13, 1960: Prince Aly Khan, former husband of Rita Hayworth, is killed when his Lancia sports car crashes into a Simca at Suresnes, France. Khan, who was driving, was accompanied by French model Bettina (Simone Bodin), who suffered … Continue reading →

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