Category Archives: Hollywood

A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on September 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

   Sept. 4, 1922: Cecil B. De Mille's "Manslaughter" is at Grauman's Rialto, and Gloria Swanson stars in "Her Gilded Cage" at Grauman's Million-Dollar Theatre.  

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on September 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Renzo Cesana in a publicity photo for "The Continental" radio show, Feb. 5, 1951. Update: Don't be afraid, darling. It's only Renzo Cesana! Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery … Continue reading →

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Freed U.S. Troops Describe Enemy Torture; Dodgers Lose to Mets

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 3, 1969: Ho Chi Minh is gravely ill — in fact, he's dead … the Massachusetts Supreme Court postpones an inquest in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne … searchers in the Holy Land find the wallet and passport … Continue reading →

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Alexander & Oviatt Opens Store

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 3, 1919: Alexander and Oviatt opens at Hill and 6th streets. By this era, some of The Times' display advertising had become quite stylish. Wallace Reid in "The Valley of the Giants."

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Ike Rides Wave of Popularity; Dodgers Call Up Reinforcements

Posted on September 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 2, 1959: A story about President Eisenhower's European trip marking the 20th anniversary of Hitler's invasion of Poland notes that he remains popular. But look at what's happening in the country as Ike prepares to leave office: The prime … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on September 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 1, 1919: "The World and Its Woman" with Geraldine Farrar and her husband, Lou Tellegen, premieres at Clune's Auditorium, 5th Street and Olive. Clune's became "Philharmonic Auditorium" about 1920.  Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton in "Back Stage" and the … Continue reading →

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September 1, 1949: Fatal Farewell for Actress’ Lover; L.A. and the Angels

Posted on September 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 1, 1949:  At Cannes, France, Italian Count Giorgio Cini is killed when his private plane crashes while circling back so he could wave farewell to actress Merle Oberon. “My life is finished. There’s no point in going on,” says … Continue reading →

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September 1, 1959: Ignore Khrushchev, VFW Leader Says; Koufax Strikes Out 18!

Posted on September 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 1, 1959: Vice President Nixon addresses the VFW convention being held in Los Angeles … VFW Commander in Chief John W. Mahan says of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev’s upcoming visit: “We ask Americans to ignore, with dignity, this man. … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on August 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo Above, Paramount dance director LeRoy Prinz with, from left, Esther Pressman, Beula McDonald, Bonita Barker, Kay Gordon, Dorothy Thompson and Dene Myles, April 15, 1935. Update: Our mystery guest is LeRoy Pnriz. Just a reminder … Continue reading →

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Judge Bars Bus Strike; Giants Beat Dodgers

Posted on August 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 29, 1959: A judge's temporary restraining order prevents a bus and streetcar strike. Someone has a Cold War souvenir in the shed. Let's fire it up and see what happens. The threat of communist aggression casts a shadow over … Continue reading →

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Chinese Troops Cross India Border!

Posted on August 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 28, 1959: The Times brings out an extra as Chinese troops cross into India. Are these girls really supposed to be chubby? At left, strange occurrences at the Gas House (d. 1962), 1501 Ocean Front Walk in Venice. "Mrs. … Continue reading →

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USC Coed Killed; O’Malley Confident on Chavez Ravine

Posted on August 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

The imam of Yemen beheads several "Christian agitators" and has others mutilated in a crackdown on liberal reforms … USC student Linda Edna Martin, 21, is found naked and bleeding to death outside her boyfriend's apartment. The Parker T-Ball Jotter … Continue reading →

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Baseless Prosecution of Homeless Addict

Posted on August 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 24, 1899: The Orpheum presents barrelistic wonders and rag time comedians, plus Joseph Adelman, master of the xylophone. The Times reports "baseless prosecution" of Richard Woodward, a homeless drug addict who accidentally broke a pane of glass at a … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Becomes 50th State; Redskins Beat Rams

Posted on August 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 22, 1959: The Redskins beat the Rams in The Times annual charity game ,,, Sir Thomas Beecham, 80, marries his 27-year-old secretary … and Hawaii officially becomes the 50th state. The House Un-American Activities Committee cancels hearings on communist … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on August 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo  Above, Laurie Mitchell in "Calypso Joe," June 29, 1957. I can't say I've ever seen an outfit exactly like that. Please congratulate Suzy Q, the only person to identify our mystery guest: Laurie Mitchell, who … Continue reading →

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Top Suspect in Tate Killings Freed; Bunning Joins Dodgers

Posted on August 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

The death toll from Hurricane Camille rises to 100, with 2,000 injured. The AP calls it "perhaps the worst hurricane ever to hit the American mainland." The leading suspect in the Tate killings, Thomas Michael Harrigan, is released after being … Continue reading →

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Man Sought in Tate Killings; Angels Hit 5 Home Runs!

Posted on August 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 18, 1969: Royal Canadian Mounted Police search for Thomas Steven Harrigan, identified as a suspect in the Tate killings … Hurricane Camille hits Mississippi with 150-mph winds … and "Weary Youngsters" head home from Woodstock. Above: "Joan Baez, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Florentine Gardens

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

This souvenir photo from the Florentine Gardens has been listed on EBay. These nightclub photos turn up somewhat often and there's quite a collection of them at the Daily Mirror HQ. Bidding starts at 99 cents, but there is a … Continue reading →

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Deputies Raid Spahn Movie Ranch; Booed by Fans, Wills Hits Grand Slam

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 17, 1969: I suppose we at the Daily Mirror HQ should be talking about "Amerika" and how the military-industrial complex sucks the blood of the Woodstock Nation. But we're not. The only thing up against the wall here are … Continue reading →

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Manson Girl Tries to Shoot President

Posted on August 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 5, 1975: Lynette Alice "Squeaky" Fromme is arrested after trying to shoot President Ford. During the scuffle the woman — wearing a long red dress and a red head bandanna — was heard to shout: "It didn't go off! … Continue reading →

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