Category Archives: Hollywood

Matt Weinstock, Oct. 24, 1959

Posted on October 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Yet another panel you’ll never see in the legacy version of “Peanuts.” Bearded Bamboozler While driving south from San Francisco recently, Mike Molony stopped in Paso Robles and was momentarily puzzled to discover he was the object of the admiring … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

 William Boyd, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans! Oct. 24, 1951: Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker and William Bendix are expected for the premiere of “Detective Story” at the Fox Wilshire Theater. Is that Keefe Brasselle, author of "The CanniBalS?" It sure … Continue reading →

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Diva Shows a Flair for Comedy

Posted on October 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 24, 1919: Geraldine Farrar makes a comedy with her husband, Lou Tellegen. But it’s not for public release.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 23, 1950: “To Please a Lady” … And it’s Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy at the Pan Pacific!

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Movie Mystery Photo

Posted on October 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photoUpdate: Owen Crump and Isabel Jewell announce their engagement, July 6, 1936. You’re probably asking: Which one is the mystery guest? I’ll take answers on either person, but I picked these photos because of the fellow. … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

  William Bendix in “Kill the Umpire!” What? Not on Netflix? Oct. 22, 1949: “Pinky” gets a supportive review from Edwin Schallert. He calls the film a “fascinating, sometimes sentimental narrative with rare feeling.” It’s interesting how The Times indented … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 21, 1948: “Walk a Crooked Mile” is at the Pantages and the Hill Street.

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As Undercover Agent, Housewife Spied on Communists

Posted on October 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 21, 1959: Moiselle Clinger describes spying on Communists for the FBI. Truck driver Gordon Powell says he robbed a bank after losing work because of the steel strike. A new appeal seeks to block the execution of Caryl Chessman. … Continue reading →

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October 20, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Memorable Speech Almost a week later, those who heard it are still tingling over H.C.(Chad) McClellan’s talk before the Rotary Club. McClellan, 62, L.A. paint company executive and onetime NAM president, organized and managed the U.S. exhibit in Moscow, which … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 20, 1947: “Forever Amber” is opening Oct. 29. With great music by David Raksin. March 21, 1945: Author Kathleen Winsor tells veteran Times columnist Timothy G. Turner that she’s tired of people asking whether “Forever Amber” is autobiographical.

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Caryl Chessman Wins Delay

Posted on October 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 21, 1959: Caryl Chessman gets a stay of execution.

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Supreme Court OKs Dodger Stadium

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1959: Few attend Errol Flynn’s funeral … "Men will walk on the moon before there is a woman president," says Mrs. Claire B. Williams, assistant chairman of the Republican National Committee in charge of women's activities. Dodger Stadium … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1946: “Brief Encounter” is playing at the Esquire.

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Errol Flynn’s Body Arrives in Los Angeles

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1959: Errol Flynn’s body arrives at Union Station. No mourners or crowds greeted the arrival of Errol Flynn’s body, just the folks from Forest Lawn and a few reporters. Beverly Aadland was groomed for show business starting at … Continue reading →

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An Unlikely Film Idol

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 19, 1919: What actor is setting ladies’ hearts aflutter? Why it’s Ben Turpin, who says: “Never let your right eye know what your left is doing.”

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Location Sleuth – ‘Double Indemnity’

Posted on October 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Home Section featured the “Double Indemnity” house, now owned by Mae Brunken. I thought it would be interesting to compare the actual home with the way it was re-created as a set. The script describes it as " Spanish … Continue reading →

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Errol Flynn Called Teenage Lover ‘Little Wood Nymph’

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 17, 1959: Florence Aadland releases Errol Flynn’s love letters to her teenage daughter, Beverly. Flynn called her his "little wood nymph” and “Woodsie.”

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 17, 1944: A screen kiss between Paul Henreid and Hedy Lamarr in “The Conspirators” lasts for 42 feet of film, according to Rudi Fehr, a man who keeps track of such things.

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Errol Flynn’s Body En Route to Los Angeles

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 17, 1959: Errol Flynn’s teenage girlfriend Beverly Aadland collapses in tears upon arriving in Los Angeles while Flynn’s secretary threatens reporters and photographers with a cane. 

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Fight Over Errol Flynn’s Body

Posted on October 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 16, 1959: Errol Flynn’s teenage companion, Beverly Aadland, says he hated Los Angeles and wanted to be buried in Jamaica, but his wife, Patrice Wymore, wins the dispute and has him buried at Forest Lawn. 

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