Category Archives: Hollywood

Russian Leader to Visit L.A.! A.L. Wins All-Star Game

Posted on August 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Bruce Russell's editorial cartoon is appalling today, but this style is typical of the 1950s, when artists frequently relied on a small repertory company of characters that included the Peace Dove, the Russian Bear, Mr. A-Bomb, Uncle Sam, the … Continue reading →

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An Arrest at a Chinese Laundry

Posted on August 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 3, 1899:  Ah Wo is arrested again.  GITTES Yeah. Tell me. You still throwChinamen into jail for spittingon the laundry? ESCOBAR You're behind the times, Jake –they've got steam irons now —(smiles) And I'm out of Chinatown.  

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on July 31, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 31, 1953: "Ride Vaquero!" has a giant, full-stage screen. And it's not on Netflix.

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on July 31, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Los Angeles Times file photo July 6, 1960: Barry Atwater in "Alcoa Presents: The Day the World Wept — the Lincoln Story." Update: As many people guessed, this is Barry Atwater, who died in 1978. Just a reminder … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on July 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

    July 28, 1950: "The Lawless" tells the story of prejudice against Mexicans in a California farming town — with Gail Russell as a Latina reporter! Alas, this is not on Netflix.

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County Asks U.S. to Help Fight Border Drug Traffic; Hearing on Chavez Ravine

Posted on July 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 28, 1959: Vice President Richard Nixon's "kitchen debate" with Nikita Khrushchev bolsters his political stature, but Republican leaders are being careful not to overemphasize his new prestige.  And questions arise about the fire at the home of boxing promoter … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Lucky Baldwin

Posted on July 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

A copy of C.B. Glasscock's biography of Lucky Baldwin has been listed on EBay. Glasscock wrote several books about California history, including "Bandits and the Southern Pacific." Bidding starts at $9.99 When Baldwin's daughter Anita learned in 1935 that Universal … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Impure Movie

Posted on July 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 27, 1949: Sally Forrest, Leo Penn and Keefe Brasselle in "Not Wanted," co-written and co-produced by Ida Lupino.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Sus Peliculas

Posted on July 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 26, 1948: Pedro Infante and Sara Garcia in "¡Vuelven los Garcia!"

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Motorcar

Posted on July 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 25, 1947: The Tucker.

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on July 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As most of you have figured out, this is Grace Bradley, Mrs. Hopalong Cassidy, in 1934. I’m a little pressed for time this morning. More later. Just a reminder on how this works: I … Continue reading →

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Now Casting: Black Actresses; Dodger Out for Emergency Surgery

Posted on July 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 25, 1969: Virginia Capers says that although roles once went to African American actresses who were "especially light and cute," "Now you've got to be black. Real black." In "There Was a Crooked Man," Capers plays "a 1969 militant … Continue reading →

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Director Refuses to Censor ‘In Cold Blood’; NL Wins All-Star Game

Posted on July 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 24, 1969: Richard Brooks turns down $1 million from CBS for TV broadcast of three films, including "In Cold Blood"  because the network wanted to cut the final hanging sequence of the film.  Blame it all on the weather. … Continue reading →

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Man Thrown Off Yacht for Singing

Posted on July 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 22, 1889: A man nearly drowns after being thrown off a yacht returning from Santa Catalina Island because he insisted on singing the tune "White Wings," which was evidently considered bad luck. Note: If you search on the … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on July 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 21, 1943: Shout-out to David Croy and other fans of vintage lettering. Notice the different handling of "Frankenstein" (bolted together) and "Wolf Man" (furry) with this elegant script for "meets" as if it's a party invitation. And all the lettering … Continue reading →

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Frank McCourt, 1930 – 2009

Posted on July 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

MEMOIR The Life Force Triumphs ANGELA'S ASHES: A Memoir. By Frank McCourt (Scribner: $23, 364 pp.) September 29, 1996Book Review By Mary Morrissey, Mary Morrissy is the author of "A Lazy Eye" and "Mother of Pearl." She reviews fiction for … Continue reading →

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Update on ‘Long Sam’

Posted on July 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Since I wrote about Dorothy "Long Sam" Brown in 2007 I have received repeated inquiries about the beautiful young North Carolina woman who became famous in 1957 after being found living in a shack with no running water. Here's an … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movies

Posted on July 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 19, 1941: Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon in "Mrs. Miniver."

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movies

Posted on July 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 17, 1940: Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart in "The Mortal Storm."

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on July 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As many people guessed, this is Annabella. Above, Feb. 14, 1937: "Wings of the Morning, Annabella; French Actress Appeared in Gance's 'Napoleon' September 20, 1996 From Times Staff and Wire Reports PARIS … Continue reading →

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